The Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair is a lightweight and supportive shower chair designed for comfortable seated bathing. Featuring an adjustable seat height of 450–590 mm, moulded plastic... read more
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Description
Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair
The Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair is a lightweight, supportive bathroom aid designed to help people with reduced mobility sit comfortably while showering.
Featuring an adjustable seat height, supportive backrest, integral armrests and non-slip rubber feet, this practical shower chair provides a stable seating option for individuals who find standing for extended periods difficult or uncomfortable. The chair combines a durable powder-coated tubular steel frame with a comfortable moulded plastic seat featuring drainage holes. This helps water drain away during showering while providing a supportive seating surface.
One of its key advantages is its stackable design, allowing multiple chairs to be stored together when not in use. This makes it particularly suitable for care homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and other environments where several shower chairs may be required. With an adjustable seat height of 450–590 mm and a maximum user weight of 160 kg (approximately 25 stone), the chair can accommodate a wide range of users. Despite its sturdy construction, it weighs just 3.8 kg, making it relatively easy for carers to reposition when unoccupied.
The Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair is suitable for use in appropriate shower enclosures, level-access showers and wet rooms, subject to the available space and the user's individual requirements.
Height-Adjustable Seat for Individual Comfort
The shower chair features adjustable legs that allow the seat height to be changed between 450 mm and 590 mm. This flexibility helps users achieve a suitable sitting position while showering. An appropriately adjusted seat height can make it easier to sit down and stand up, particularly for individuals with reduced lower-limb strength or joint mobility.
The adjustment may be beneficial for people who:
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Find standing for prolonged periods difficult
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Require a seated position during showering
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Have reduced mobility following illness or surgery
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Experience joint stiffness or discomfort
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Need additional support with personal hygiene
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Prefer a stable, height-adjustable shower chair
All four legs must be adjusted correctly to ensure the chair remains level and stable.
Space-Saving Stackable Design
The stackable construction is one of the chair's most practical features.Multiple chairs can be stacked together when not in use, reducing the floor space required for storage. This is particularly useful in professional care environments where shower chairs may be used by different people throughout the day.
The stackable design offers several benefits:
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More efficient storage of multiple chairs
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Convenient organisation in equipment rooms
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Easier handling between storage and use
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Practical use in shared bathroom facilities
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Reduced storage space requirements
The chair does not fold. Its space-saving benefit comes from stacking multiple compatible chairs rather than folding the frame.
Comfortable Moulded Plastic Seat
The chair incorporates a durable moulded plastic seat designed for regular bathroom use. The seat measures 440 mm wide and 400 mm deep, providing a practical seating surface for showering. Drainage holes allow water to pass through the seat rather than collecting on its surface. This helps maintain a more comfortable seating area and supports routine cleaning after use. The seat is designed for everyday showering rather than specialist pressure management.
Supportive Backrest
The Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair includes a supportive backrest. Measuring approximately 370 mm high, the backrest provides additional support compared with a backless shower stool.This may be particularly useful for individuals who become tired while showering or prefer additional support behind their back. The backrest is fixed rather than reclining or tilt-adjustable.
Users with significant postural instability may require a more specialist shower chair following an assessment.
Integral Armrests for Additional Support
The chair features integral arm supports incorporated into its tubular steel frame. The armrests provide a convenient place for users to rest their arms while seated. They may also assist suitable users with controlled sitting and standing movements, provided this is appropriate for their mobility and transfer ability. There is a roomy width between armrests of 500 mm, offering more space between the arms than the width of the seat itself. The armrests are positioned approximately 200 mm above the seat; the armrests are fixed and do not flip upwards.
Sturdy Powder-Coated Steel Frame
The chair features a robust tubular steel frame with a protective powder-coated finish. This construction provides strength and stability while maintaining a relatively low product weight. The protective coating is designed to help the frame withstand regular bathroom use. As with all coated steel bathroom equipment, the frame should be inspected for scratches, corrosion or damage to the protective finish.
Non-Slip Rubber Ferrules
Each leg is fitted with an anti-slip rubber ferrule. These help provide grip on suitable bathroom flooring and reduce unwanted movement when the chair is used correctly. The ferrules also protect the ends of the chair legs from direct contact with the floor.
For safe use, the chair should be positioned on a firm, level surface, and the rubber feet should be checked regularly for wear. Anti-slip ferrules reduce movement but cannot eliminate the risk of slipping on wet or contaminated floors.
Lightweight 3.8kg Construction
Weighing approximately 3.8 kg, the chair is easy to reposition when unoccupied. This makes it convenient for users and carers who need to move the chair between a shower area and a storage location. Its lightweight design is particularly beneficial in shared bathrooms and care environments where equipment is regularly repositioned. The chair must not be lifted or moved while occupied.
25 Stone Maximum User Weight
The Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair supports users weighing up to 160 kg, equivalent to approximately 25 stone. This makes it suitable for a wide range of users requiring a conventional shower chair. However, weight capacity alone does not determine suitability.
Suitable for Home and Professional Care
The chair may be suitable for a variety of environments, including domestic bathrooms, accessible wet rooms, nursing homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centres and supported living accommodation. Its adjustable height and supportive seating make it useful for people who require a practical seated showering solution. The stackable design also makes it especially convenient for facilities that need to store several chairs together.
Key features
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Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair in white
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Designed for seated showering
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Maximum user weight of 160 kg (25 stone)
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Adjustable seat height from 450–590 mm
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Comfortable moulded plastic seat
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Drainage holes to allow water to escape
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Supportive fixed backrest
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Integral armrests
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Durable powder-coated tubular steel frame
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Anti-slip rubber ferrules
Specification
- Seat height 450–590 mm adjustable
- Seat width 440 mm
- Seat depth 400 mm
- Width between armrests 500 mm
- Armrest height above seat 200 mm
- Backrest height 370 mm
- Product weight 3.8 kg
- Maximum user weight 160 kg/25st
FAQs
What is the Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair?
It is a lightweight, height-adjustable shower chair with a supportive backrest, integral armrests and non-slip feet, designed for people who need to sit while showering.
What is the maximum user weight?
The chair has a maximum user weight of 160 kg, approximately 25 stone.
Is the shower chair height adjustable?
Yes. The seat height can be adjusted between 450 mm and 590 mm.
How is the height adjusted?
The chair has adjustable legs that allow the seat to be positioned at a suitable height. All four legs must be correctly adjusted and secured before use.
What is the seat width?
The seat measures 440 mm wide.
What is the seat depth?
The seat measures 400 mm deep.
How wide is the space between the armrests?
The width between the armrests is 500 mm.
How high are the armrests?
The armrests are approximately 200 mm above the seat.
Does the chair have a backrest?
Yes. It features a fixed supportive backrest approximately 370 mm high. The backrest is fixed and does not recline.
Does the chair have armrests?
Yes. Integral armrests provide additional support while seated. The armrests are not removable or flip-up.
Is the chair suitable for people with reduced mobility?
Yes. It may be suitable for people who find standing while showering difficult, provided they can sit safely with the level of support offered.
Is the shower chair suitable for elderly users?
It may be suitable for older people who require a stable seated position during showering. Individual balance and transfer requirements should be considered.
Can it be used following surgery?
It may be suitable for some people recovering from surgery, subject to advice from their healthcare professional and any restrictions on movement or weight-bearing.
Can the chair be used in a wet room?
Yes, provided the floor is suitable and there is sufficient space for the chair.
Can it be used in a walk-in shower?
Yes. The shower enclosure must be large enough to accommodate the chair's footprint and allow safe access.
Will the chair fit inside a standard shower cubicle?
This depends on the dimensions of the cubicle. The chair's footprint ranges from approximately 620 × 450 mm to 645 × 495 mm.
Does the chair have non-slip feet?
Yes. Rubber ferrules are fitted to the legs to help provide grip on suitable flooring.
Can the chair slip on a wet floor?
No shower chair is completely slip-proof. The chair should be used on a suitable level surface, and the rubber ferrules should be checked regularly.
Is the chair made from aluminium?
No. The listed construction is powder-coated tubular steel.
Will the steel frame rust?
The powder coating helps protect the steel, but damaged coatings may expose the underlying metal. Regular cleaning, drying and inspection are recommended.
Is the seat padded?
No. It has a moulded plastic seat rather than a padded cushion.
Does the seat have drainage holes?
Yes. Drainage holes help water escape from the seating surface.
Is the chair easy to clean?
Yes. The moulded plastic seat and coated frame can be cleaned using suitable products according to the manufacturer's instructions.
What does stackable mean?
Multiple compatible chairs can be placed together in a stacked arrangement to reduce storage space.
Does the chair fold?
No. It is stackable but not folding.
Is it suitable for care homes?
Yes. Its stackable design makes it a practical option for residential and nursing care environments requiring multiple shower chairs.
Can the chair be used in hospitals?
It may be suitable for appropriate healthcare environments, subject to local equipment selection, cleaning and infection prevention policies.
How much does the chair weigh?
Approximately 3.8 kg.
Can the chair be moved while someone is sitting on it?
No. It is a stationary shower chair, not a wheeled transport chair.
Does the chair have wheels?
No. It has four fixed legs with anti-slip rubber ferrules.
Can it be used as a commode?
No. This model is designed for showering and does not include a commode aperture or removable toileting pan.
Is it suitable for someone with poor trunk control?
The backrest and armrests provide conventional support, but the chair does not offer specialist postural positioning. Users with significant trunk instability may require a more supportive shower chair.
Can the chair be left in the shower?
The chair is designed for shower use, but regular cleaning and drying can help maintain its condition, particularly where the protective frame coating becomes damaged.
Can John Preston help with choosing a suitable shower chair?
Customers can contact John Preston to discuss shower chair dimensions, user weight capacity and the available bathroom equipment range.
Why Choose the Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair?
- The Height Adjustable Stackable Shower Chair – White combines practical everyday support with convenient storage.
- Its adjustable seat height allows the chair to be configured for different users, while the moulded seat, supportive backrest and integral armrests provide a comfortable seated position during showering.
- The powder-coated steel frame and anti-slip ferrules are designed for stability, while the lightweight 3.8 kg construction makes the chair convenient to reposition when unoccupied.
- With a maximum user weight of 160 kg and a stackable design, it offers a useful solution for both domestic bathrooms and professional care environments.