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Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub

Model #: 2461.002, 2460.002, 2461.102, 2460.102, 1640.305, 1583.470, 9533.100, 9822.200

(4.6)

Americast® is our proprietary, revolutionary alternative to cast iron that’s more durable, 50% lighter and costs less to install. Thanks to inherent manufacturing advantages, Americast bathtubs can be made deeper, flatter and roomier than their cast iron counterparts.

Americast construction

Glossy porcelain finish

Full slip-resistant surface

ADA compliant with seat installed at head end

Nominal Dimensions:
5' x 32" x 17-3/4"
(1524 x 813 x 451mm)

Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub shown in White (020)

Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub shown in Linen (222)

Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub shown in Bone (021)

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Main Fixtures

2461.002 - Bathtub only
Estimated List Price: $791 - $941
Right hand drain outlet.
2460.002 - Bathtub only
Estimated List Price: $791 - $941
Left hand drain outlet.
2461.102 - Bathtub Only
Estimated List Price: $826 - $976
Right hand drain outlet. With grab bar drilling.
2460.102 - Bathtub Only
Estimated List Price: $826 - $976
Left hand drain outlet. With grab bar drilling.

Required Components

1640.305 - Deep Soak® Drain
Estimated List Price: $125 - $226
1583.470 - Universal Drain
Estimated List Price: $140 - $238

Optional Components

9533.100 - Bath Caddie (fits 5' x 32" tub)
Estimated List Price: $ 189.00
- Available in Chrome (002) finish
9822.200 - Bath Grab Bar Kit
Estimated List Price: $198 - $298
- Two per kit. Must be installed before unit is set in tile.
- Available in the following finishes: Chrome (002), Satin (295), Polished Brass (099), Linen (222) and White (020).

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American StandardCambridge 5' Americast Bathtub

4.6

(based on 8 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive (6)
Good capacity (3)
Good value (3)
Sturdy construction (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Bathroom (4)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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5/9/2012

5.0

Wonderbath without add-ons

By bamboo bather.

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Higher overflow

Cons

NONE

Best Uses

Bathroom
Quiet time

Comments about American Standard Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub:

It has higher overflow drain without expence of whirlpool. Not slippery. I have put in high-flow drain plug so that hair will not catch on. Never had any drainage problems and still drain fast as new ones.

4/2/2011

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A beautiful tub in its own right!

By bookfreak

from Michigan

Pros

Attractive Design
Beautiful finish

Cons

Best Uses

Bathroom

Comments about American Standard Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub:

We were remodeling two, second-story bathrooms, and needed 5' tubs not wider than 32" to replace the old fixtures. Both of us like clean, simple lines in our home; the less embellishment, the better. So many tubs now have lots of molding details on the aprons, which we didn't want. I did extensive research and felt that an Americast tub would be perfect--porcelain finish but much less weight--and the Cambridge design was exactly to our taste.

The tubs arrived without damage (GOOD packaging), and our plumber is very impressed with them. He hadn't seen an Americast tub before, but loved the lighter weight, the quality of the finish and the ease of installation. Americast tubs are an excellent alternative to cast iron, but I wouldn't think of them as an "also-ran" to that material. They're actually preferable in some ways: less weight, easier installation and, due to both of those factors, less likelihood of damage during the installation process. Five stars all around for this tub!

3/20/2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice bathtub, prefer over cast iron

By Remodeling pro

from North Carolina

About Me Professional

Pros

Attractive Design
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Bathroom

Comments about American Standard Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub:

I've used two of these tubs on remodeling jobs and they are a quality product. A definite improvement over cast iron. The light weight makes them easy to install. Be sure to inspect the finish very carefully [...] (in the proper light). If there is a flaw you need to find it when it [...], not after its installed!

3/3/2011

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Horrible to install

By Donna

from Syracuse NY

About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Difficult Setup

Best Uses

Bathroom

Comments about American Standard Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub:

This tub looks great. Don't know how durable it is, we already have a small scratch up by the overflow and we were very careful with install. Also the whole tub was crooked and we ended up calling in a professional to install. The pro had a horrible time with trying to get tub level and just couldn't believe it. Would not buy this tub again.

9/18/2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Wonderful tub!

By Yolanda

from Trenton, New Jersey

Pros

Attractive Design
Good Capacity
Good Value
Looks good in old house
Sturdy Construction
Very comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Guest Bathrooms
Older style bathrooms
Small Bathrooms

Comments about American Standard Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub:

We wanted a tub to replace our 84-year-old cast-iron tub. We replaced the old bathroom entirely, but wanted it to look like it fit in the old house: not too modern. We also did not want acrylic. This tub is perfect. The Americast feels like cast iron without the weight, and we like the porcelain surface. Also, we wanted a comfortable tub that you can soak in, and we wanted it to hold a lot of water. The slope on the end of this is very, very comfortable, which is not true of most tubs, and the water capacity is greater than most; the sides of the tub are higher than average. If you're replacing an old bathroom but don't want the cutsey clawfoot type, get this one!

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Q:
We are considering buying the Cambridge bathtub but are having a difficult time finding out what the degree is for the backrest (45? 30?). Also, is this bathtub insulated? Thank you.
Asked on 4/26/2012 by John & Ginger from Minnesota
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  It is not insulated but it retain heat better than fiberglass tub that I had to replace. It has proper angle for backrest but higher overflow seems to cancel the need for that backrest.
  Answered on 5/9/2012 by bamboo bather. from Salt Lake City, UT
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  Please contact American Standard Brands for assistance at 1-800-442-1902.
  Answered on 4/29/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Exactly what is Americast made out of? Is it a type of metal?
Asked on 4/9/2012 by Alan from Denver, Colorado
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  Americast is consisted of three layers. The bottom layer is a molded reinforcement material, the second layer is a thick steel shell and the top layer is a porcelain enamel.
  Answered on 4/10/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
I have the tub with grab bar holes - where can I get covers or plugs if I don't want the grab bars? what is the part number?
Asked on 3/14/2012 by Anonymous
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  We do not manufacture these covers. You should be able to get them from your local Home Depot or Lowes or a local plumbing store.
  Answered on 3/15/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
On the bathtub box it appears that the manufacturing date is shown (August 2010). Being that it's early (2012) I would not have expected to get tub 1.5 years old. Are there any differences (for example with design or materials) with a Cambridge tub manufactured in 2010 with a Cambridge tub produced today? And should I take up the issue with bathroom fixture company that the tub was purchased from?

There's nothing wrong with the bathtub that I can tell, except that it's not a recently manufactured tub.
Asked on 3/13/2012 by Worrywart from Seattle, WA
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  The only difference between the older Americast tubs from 2010 was the fact they did not have the black wafflecone pattern base built into the bottom of the tub. This new base now allows those types of tubs to be mounted directly onto the floor.
  Answered on 3/14/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Does the non-whirlpool Cambridge (Model 2461.002) include a built in tile flange or do i have to purchase a separte flange kit?
Asked on 3/1/2012 by Ebony from Plymouth Meeting, PA
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  The model has a built in flange.
  Answered on 3/2/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can this tub work in an alcove with tile on the walls above it? Or does there have to be some sort of lip around the edge of the tub?
Asked on 2/27/2012 by Lindsey from Vermont
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  Yes, this will work with tile on the walls above it.
  Answered on 2/29/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Why does the non-whirlpool Cambridge (Model 2461.002) weigh 100 lbs more than the same size Princeton?
Also is there an Americast Princton soaker 5'x30/32" or is Cambridge the only Americast soaker tub in a standard 5' x 30 or 32"?
Asked on 2/20/2012 by Jac from Alexandria, VA
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  A:
  There was an error in our book and on our spec sheet for this tub. The actual dry weight of this tub is 147 lbs. I apologize for this inconvenience.
  Answered on 2/22/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
What is the best product to use for cleaning the tub?
Asked on 2/19/2012 by Anonymous
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  For general cleaning of your Americast products, we recommend hot soapy water and liquid dishwashing detergents (such as Palmolive, Dawn), Liquid Tide, and Granular Spic and Span. BonAmi, Pfaltzgraff Cleaner, and Gel Gloss are excellent cleaner/polishers and can be used liberally and as often as necessary. Please DO NOT use abrasive products (i.e. Brillo, Ajax, Comet, Soft Scrub, scouring pads, etc) or anything containing Sodium Hypochlorite or Hydrofluoric Acid, as they can etch the surface. Please make sure to apply all cleaning products with a soft cloth or sponge.
  
  If you have any further questions or concerns please let us know. You may call Technical Customer Service at 1-800-442-1902, and then press option 1 for Consumer, then option 1 for Technical Support. Our office is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., EST and Saturday 8am - 6pm. Be prepared to have your model number, color of your model, month/year of purchase, name, street address and phone number. Any of our qualified technical customer service representatives will be glad to assist you. (Canadian customers should call 1-800-387-0369 or 1-905-306-1093 in Toronto, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST.)
  Answered on 2/20/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
There is contradictory information on your Q&A page. Can you install this tub with a mortar base, or will it void the warranty?
Asked on 2/18/2012 by Anonymous from Chicago, IL
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  No, bedding or mortar would void the warranty. The support strictly comes from the full length stringers, and the apron.
  Answered on 2/20/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Do you permit/advise installing the Americast tubs over a bed of mortar?
Asked on 2/7/2012 by Thad from Jeffersonville, IN
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  No, bedding or mortar would void the warranty. The support strictly comes from the full length stringers, and the apron.
  Answered on 2/7/2012 by Anonymous

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Cambridge 5' Americast Bathtub

MSRP: $791 - $976

Americast® is our proprietary, revolutionary alternative to cast iron that’s more durable, 50% lighter and costs less to install. Thanks to inherent manufacturing advantages, Americast bathtubs can be made deeper, flatter and roomier than their cast iron counterparts.

Americast construction

Glossy porcelain finish

Full slip-resistant surface

ADA compliant with seat installed at head end

Nominal Dimensions:
5' x 32" x 17-3/4"
(1524 x 813 x 451mm)

COLORS:

White (020)
Linen (222)
Bone (021)

FEATURES:

ADA Compliant

Deep Soak

Lifetime Warranty