robert1@ihuxx.UUCP (Robert Duncan) (01/17/84)
Re: uicsl!wombat Subject: Re: Waterbeds - (nf) article <4933@uiucdcs.UUCP> It is certainly possibly to put a waterbed into an existing *platform* bed frame, although I'm not so sure about "standard" raised frames. There is a small amount of load distribution that needs to be done for my platform bed (all it takes is a few inexpensive pieces of plywood), but you'd better ask an authority on the feasibility of reinforcing other frame types. [If you need a referral, I know of a few Civil Eng. friends that would appreciate your money :-) ] I am currently looking at a Wavecrest (TM) mattress at a Peppers waterbeds store - both the manufacturer and retailer are well known, so that should give you a good reference point if you decide to investigate further. This particular unit comes in two pieces - the mattress and an underlying supporting framework that resembles a box spring unit for a conventional mattress. A nice feature of these soft-sided mattresses (this one has a triangular wedge of "soft" foam on the sides of the bed that holds the liner and mattress - no more hardwood sides) is that you can use *standard* sheets - a real advantage in cost and convenience! The mattress and supporting box fit in the space alotted to a conventional mattress and box springs. In order to be able to compensate for various frame depths, and to be able to choose the amount of mattress height that extends above the frame, the supporting box can be chosen in one of 3 sizes. happy sailing, Robert Duncan Bell Laboratories @ Naperville, IL P.S. To my exceedingly moral friends on the net: Can I ever be forgiven for aiding and abetting a *known* Wombat-lover?!?