What are the advantages and disadvantages of different models of underwater treadmills?
underwater treadmills with compartments are designed and manufactured in different types, which we will discuss below.
underwater treadmill with two doors where water is always present in the treadmill
underwater treadmill with connected facilities and tank.
underwater treadmill without doors that are entered from steps like a pool.
underwater treadmill with separate facilities and tank.
underwater treadmill with two doors where water is always present in the treadmill
Another model manufactured and offered by some brands is that the device chamber is divided into two parts and there is always water inside the device and only when entering the device, all the water is transferred to the second part and then some of the water is transferred to the first part.
Using this model has various advantages and disadvantages, which are mentioned below.
Advantage: No need to occupy space for facilities
Advantage: No need for plumbing
Disadvantages: Given that all the equipment is next to each other, this series of treadmills occupies more space in the center
Disadvantages: Given that the pump and all equipment related to the facilities are located on the treadmill body, the risk of electric shock is very high in this model
Disadvantages: Difficulty in cleaning, if the water becomes contaminated, all the water must be discarded and all parts of the device must be washed and disinfected; This is a very difficult and specialized task.
Disadvantages: Less control over water quality, considering that the water in the device is not drained, there is always water inside the device and no matter how much the filtration system works
it cannot filter all the water in a short period of time; therefore, the water available is always used for different people and the possibility of transmitting diseases is very high.
Disadvantages: Inability to change the water height, in this series of treadmills, the water height is not fully adjustable and due to the limited initial space, a large part of the water cannot be transferred to that part, which makes it impossible to perform many exercises in this device.
Disadvantages: High noise of the equipment; Due to the fact that all the equipment is located next to the device and the heating and filtration systems are not separate, there are always different sounds in the vicinity of the device.
underwater treadmill with attached facilities and tank
Another model of water treadmills is made in such a way that the water storage tank is built under the device or attached to the device.
Advantage: No need for a separate tank
Disadvantages: Occupies more space at the treadmill installation site
Disadvantages: Lack of easy access to the inner wall of the tanks and its washing in case a layer of sediment and bacteria forms on the tank wall. This type of treadmill, considering that these tanks are produced by the manufacturer of the treadmill, is not practically made for anti-pollution and so-called anti-algae issues, and their tanks do not comply with the drinking water protection standard.
underwater treadmill without a door that is entered from the stairs like a pool
There is another model of water treadmills that is made in China; this model has practically the most disadvantages and the least advantages among other models
There is no door in this model and the person must enter and exit from the stairs located next to it, which in fact calls into question the use of this device completely; because the most common use of this device is in the field of treatment and someone who has a condition cannot use this model of the device.
In addition, the inability to change the water height, the risk of electric shock, and the lack of control over the transmission of disease through water are also other disadvantages.
underwater treadmill with separate facilities and tank
In this model of water treadmill, which is the most standard model of construction and implementation, the treadmill is completely independent of the facilities. The treadmill compartment has a door, allowing the person to take water from the aquarium compartment after entering the device and closing the door; this model of the device has a water storage tank as well as an independent purification and heating system, which after the patient exercises and drains the water, the water is simultaneously purified and transferred to the storage tank.
Disadvantages: The need for an independent space for the facilities in addition to the treadmill itself
Disadvantages: The need for plumbing and creating a connection between the facility space and the treadmill
Advantages: Very high control over water purification and disinfection due to the movement of all water between the treadmill and the storage tank each time it is used, in addition to the fact that the purification system will also perform filtering and bactericidal action on the water stored in the tank during rest periods.
Advantage: Due to the fact that the facility is separate from the treadmill, there is no electrical connection between the facility and the treadmill body, and there is practically no risk of electric shock.
Advantage: Due to the existence of an independent and standard source of water, it is easy and possible to maintain water quality and clean the inner surface of the tank.
Advantage: In case of need for repairs and service on the treadmill, there is no need to throw away the water because the water is stored in the tank.
Advantage: No transmission of disease through water, considering that the water is completely purified for each person and after returning to the cycle of use, it is completely sterile for the next person.
Advantage: Possibility of changing the water height to the desired level, for effective treatment or exercise while using the treadmill in water.
Advantage: The heating and filtration system is independent; that is, when the device is not in use, the smart heating system and its filtration system can be activated and operated.
Advantage: Occupies less useful space due to the small volume of the enclosure of these treadmills and the use of the space of the complex for the facility.
In this type of treadmill, you can use a space further away from the device up to a distance of 10 meters or a height of about 10 meters above or below, which allows you to use the yard, terrace or roof.
Conclusion:
We hope that, given our experience of more than 10 years of producing aqua treadmills in Iran, we have provided you with the important things you need to make the right decision and have more awareness when choosing an aqua treadmill for your complex.
Considering all the issues raised, it can be said that the best type of implementation if there is no limit for one water treadmill in each complex is a water treadmill independent of the facility. And we are proud to be able to produce this type of treadmill under the name and trademark of Ferial
In addition, in order to minimize the limitations in the implementation of an aqua treadmill, we have tried to design the treadmill body system to be assembled and disassembled and to make it possible to install the facilities in the smallest possible space with the greatest distance and height from the treadmill.
And with the highest quality in construction and having electricity standards, along with the use of anti-algae tanks and drinking water standards, we offer the best products in this field to our customers.
