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Sheldon wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > > wrote: > > >On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: > > > >> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote: > >> > >>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: > >>>> > >>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to include > >>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be installed > >>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific > >>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively > >>>> prevented by installing grab bars. > >>>> > >>> > >>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. > >>> > >>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in > >>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice > >>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. > >> > >> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average > >> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a > >> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: > >> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY > > > >There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the > >weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally > >want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. > > Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to > steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and > exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the > commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even > though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is > plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in > actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for > 300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the foundation... -- Best Greg |
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Steve La Wertz wrote:
> > Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the foundation... I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile to me. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote:
>On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >wrote: > >>On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >> >>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote: >>> >>>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >>>>> >>>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to include >>>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be installed >>>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >>>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >>>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >>>>> >>>> >>>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >>>> >>>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >>>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >>>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >>> >>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >> >>There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. > >Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is slipping. You are such a putz. |
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"Gary" wrote in message ... Steve La Wertz wrote: > > Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the > tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the > foundation... I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile to me. == I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, but with suction cups. It works fine. Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup |
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"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
... > On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote: > >>On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >>wrote: >> >>>On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >>> >>>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote: >>>> >>>>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to >>>>>> include >>>>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be >>>>>> installed >>>>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >>>>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >>>>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >>>>> >>>>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >>>>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >>>>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >>>> >>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>> >>>There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >> >>Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. > > certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person > applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is > for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is > slipping. You are such a putz. I agree that they should be able to carry the weight, or the purpose is sort of lost. Cheri |
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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
... > > > "Gary" wrote in message ... > > Steve La Wertz wrote: >> >> Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the >> tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the >> foundation... > > I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. > Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. > One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile > to me. > > == > > I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, > but with suction cups. It works fine. > > Like this: I have a bar that is attached to the tub, very sturdy and helpful for stepping in and out of the shower. I did try one of the suction cup handles, but the tiles are small and there wasn't room for the cup to fit completely flat, so worthless in my case. I gave it to a friend and told him to use it as a phone when he wants to "drink and dial" which he had a tendency to do. LOL Cheri |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 09:33:35 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote: >On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote: > >>On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >>wrote: >> >>>On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >>> >>>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote: >>>> >>>>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to include >>>>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be installed >>>>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >>>>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >>>>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >>>>> >>>>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >>>>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >>>>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >>>> >>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>> >>>There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >> >>Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. > >certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person >applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is >for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is >slipping. You are such a putz. Too right, you can tell him, but you can't tell him much A 'decorative' grab bar would be far more dangerous than no bar. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:38:04 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote: > > >"Gary" wrote in message ... > >Steve La Wertz wrote: >> >> Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the >> tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the >> foundation... > >I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. >Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. >One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile >to me. > >== > >I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, >but with suction cups. It works fine. > >Like this: > >https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup Those are not reliable and should be tested often. |
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"Cheri" wrote in message news "Ophelia" > wrote in message ... > > > "Gary" wrote in message ... > > Steve La Wertz wrote: >> >> Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the >> tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the >> foundation... > > I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. > Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. > One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile > to me. > > == > > I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, > but with suction cups. It works fine. > > Like this: I have a bar that is attached to the tub, very sturdy and helpful for stepping in and out of the shower. I did try one of the suction cup handles, but the tiles are small and there wasn't room for the cup to fit completely flat, so worthless in my case. I gave it to a friend and told him to use it as a phone when he wants to "drink and dial" which he had a tendency to do. LOL Cheri == lol Mine is attached to the side of the shower which has ... I suppose plastic or something walls |
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"Ophelia" wrote in message ... > == > > I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, > but with suction cups. It works fine. > > Like this: I have a bar that is attached to the tub, very sturdy and helpful for stepping in and out of the shower. I did try one of the suction cup handles, but the tiles are small and there wasn't room for the cup to fit completely flat, so worthless in my case. I gave it to a friend and told him to use it as a phone when he wants to "drink and dial" which he had a tendency to do. LOL Cheri == lol Mine is attached to the side of the shower which has ... I suppose plastic or something walls ==== Just to add, I had this at the last house. It is easy to take off and now I use it here |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:57:28 -0800 (PST), Steve La Wertz
> wrote: >Sheldon wrote: > >> On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >> wrote: >> >> >On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >> > >> >> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote: >> >> >> >>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to include >> >>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be installed >> >>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >> >>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >> >>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >> >>> >> >>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >> >>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >> >>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >> >> >> >> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >> >> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >> >> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >> >> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >> > >> >There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >> >weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >> >want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >> >> Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >> steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >> exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >> commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >> though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >> plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >> actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >> 300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. > >Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the >tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the foundation... The dwarf doesn't need grab bars to prevent falling, he needs grab bars to prevent drowning! LOL |
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On 1/20/2018 11:19 AM, Gary wrote:
> Steve La Wertz wrote: >> >> Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the foundation... > > I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. > Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. > One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile > to me. > Ours is 32" from the floor in back of the shower. At the entrance is a vertical bar about 48" or so. There are ADA guidelines for the best place to mount them In the old shower with fiberglass sides there was nothing to screw into so we used the suction cup type. While I don't trust them to hold my total weight, they work fine to steady yourself stepping in or out of the shower or tub. |
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On 1/20/2018 11:44 AM, wrote:
>> I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, >> but with suction cups. It works fine. >> >> Like this: >> >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup > > Those are not reliable and should be tested often. > This is more typical for bathrooms https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newthinking...words=grab+bar They are not as good as a properly screwed in bar, but they are far better than nothing. Most times you just need something to steady yourself. Even a string on a bent nail would help. |
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On 1/19/2018 10:51 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> There's also the cost of the blocking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Omelet wrote: > >> He hates me 'cause I never slept with him... > > He hates himself because he is all he has to sleep with > I don't know, sometimes he used to seem normal, then he went petty > trough vindictive and now I just shun contact. I have enough crazies to > deal with in my world without encouraging those who refuse to take their > meds. For the record, I never once even considered sleeping with you. And you know that. You're the one who somehow got the idea that I was going to move in with you - and you posted that to RFC just out of the total blue. After having met you twice at casual austin.food gatherings 2 or 3 years ago and not giving you any indication that there was any sort of romantic interest in the least, you somehow twisted that into MY MOVING IN WITH YOU? That was just way too Psycho for me. I sat there at stared at the screen for at least 15 minutes wondering, WTF? That was just way too spooky. I've met weird, semi-psycho women before but you win, hands down. Mapi of austin.general still holds the male title, but at least he announced his psychosis right there lying on the floor of the bar at B.D. Reilly's rather than romantically obsessing over me for 2 years. Needless to say, you need to come to terms with what happened and why your mind works that way and stop making up excuses for your fixation and disappointment before we become the next Yoli and Michael. I'd prefer you use a sniper rifle on me from a few hundred yards away. There you go - a reason for you to buy yet another gun and ammo. And Jeremy, I was just tired of your decade of bullshit and visions of grandeur about all these things you're "working on" or have not done in the past. Even posting a call for meetings with imaginary people about imaginary projects of yours at "the normal time and place", as if you are somebody important with a life. I'm pretty sure you're manic depressive mixed with habitual liar. Sorry I don't fit either of your Ideal Psycho Pal Profiles. -sw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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On 1/20/2018 3:57 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> > > "casa de los sueños"Â* wrote in message news > > On 1/19/2018 3:46 PM, Dave Smith wrote: >> On 2018-01-19 12:38 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote: >>> On Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10:59:59 AM UTC-5, casa de los sueños >>> wrote: >>>> On 1/19/2018 8:43 AM, Dave Smith wrote: >>>>> On 2018-01-19 6:14 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote: >>>>>> On Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7:18:35 PM UTC-5, casa de los sueños >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> On 1/18/2018 4:39 PM, Dave Smith wrote: >>>>>>>> On 2018-01-18 5:48 PM, wrote: >>>>>>>>> On Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:04:35 -0800 (PST), dsi1 > >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If that coffee had been served at the 'normal' takeout temperature >>>>>>>>> other places use, she would not have been severely scalded, >>>>>>>>> whatever >>>>>>>>> she did or did not do according to Dave. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If she had not stuck a cup full of hot coffee between her legs and >>>>>>>> taken >>>>>>>> the top of, she would not have spilled that coffee all over her >>>>>>>> thighs. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> How was she going to get the cream and sugar into the cup then, you >>>>>>> unmitigated ASSHOLE??? >>>>>> >>>>>> Standing at the counter in McDonald's, like any smart person.Â* The >>>>>> drive-up >>>>>> really is not suitable for every transaction. >>>>> >>>>> People have to learn that take out food is for taking to some other >>>>> place to eat it, not eating in the car. >>>> >>>> Bugger that! >>>> >>>> Who the **** are you to make that call for everyone else? >>> >>> Someone who doesn't want to share the road with a driver distracted >>> by eating food in the car, adding cream/sugar to hot coffee, >>> applying mascara, texting, or any of a thousand other things >>> people do in their cars that they shouldn't. >>> >>> >> >> >> Maybe she took such offense because she is homeless and her front seat is >> her dining room. > > > Maybe there is NO hope you will ever admit she was in a car her grandson > was driving. > > -- > > There are none so blind ... > Indeed! |
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On 1/20/2018 11:33 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>> >>> There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>> weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>> want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >> >> Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >> steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >> exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >> commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >> though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >> plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >> actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >> 300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. > > certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person > applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is > for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is > slipping. You are such a putz. > Sure, properly mounted bars are best. But a suction cup bar can steady you so you don't fall and need to put your weight onto it. One fall can break bones and put you in the hospital but anything to grab on can reduce the odds considererably, hundreds of time a year. Lay an 8' long narrow board on the floor. Now walk across the length of it. Easy. Now raise the board 2' off the floor. Same board, but not so easy. But, with something, anything, to hold on to you have confidence and keep your balance and walk it. Same idea getting into the shower. Prevent the slip and you don't need to hang on it. |
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"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ... On 1/20/2018 11:33 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote: >>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>> >>> There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>> weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>> want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >> >> Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >> steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >> exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >> commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >> though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >> plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >> actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >> 300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. > > certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person > applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is > for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is > slipping. You are such a putz. > Sure, properly mounted bars are best. But a suction cup bar can steady you so you don't fall and need to put your weight onto it. One fall can break bones and put you in the hospital but anything to grab on can reduce the odds considererably, hundreds of time a year. Lay an 8' long narrow board on the floor. Now walk across the length of it. Easy. Now raise the board 2' off the floor. Same board, but not so easy. But, with something, anything, to hold on to you have confidence and keep your balance and walk it. Same idea getting into the shower. Prevent the slip and you don't need to hang on it. -- Ours works fine for us. I had balance problems at the beginning of last year (fixed when doc changed some meds). It worked for me then and it is good now |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:56:29 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>On 1/20/2018 11:19 AM, Gary wrote: >> Steve La Wertz wrote: >>> >>> Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the foundation... >> >> I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. >> Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. >> One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile >> to me. >> > >Ours is 32" from the floor in back of the shower. At the entrance is a >vertical bar about 48" or so. There are ADA guidelines for the best >place to mount them > >In the old shower with fiberglass sides there was nothing to screw into >so we used the suction cup type. While I don't trust them to hold my >total weight, they work fine to steady yourself stepping in or out of >the shower or tub. Before I renovated the bathroom I found the 2x4s behind the tiles and drilled through and put a bar in that way. Wasn't going anywhere. When I took the bath out and put in a shower, it has a seat built in and a built in bar to one side of that which is accessible when standing or sitting. The bathroom is considered the most dangerous room in the house, for anyone but more so seniors. I always take my phone into the bathroom with me when I am going to have a shower, so I can reach it I put it in a low drawer in the vanity that I could reach if I was unable to stand. In my time in these condos three people have died in the bathroom having knocked themselves out - it's concrete construction so you would have to yell really loudly to make someone hear. |
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On 1/20/2018 11:31 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> just to balance somebody standing on their legs. > > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Omelet wrote: > >> He hates me 'cause I never slept with him... > > He hates himself because he is all he has to sleep with > I don't know, sometimes he used to seem normal, then he went petty > trough vindictive and now I just shun contact. I have enough crazies to > deal with in my world without encouraging those who refuse to take their > meds. For the record, I never once even considered sleeping with you. And you know that. You're the one who somehow got the idea that I was going to move in with you - and you posted that to RFC just out of the total blue. After having met you twice at casual austin.food gatherings 2 or 3 years ago and not giving you any indication that there was any sort of romantic interest in the least, you somehow twisted that into MY MOVING IN WITH YOU? That was just way too Psycho for me. I sat there at stared at the screen for at least 15 minutes wondering, WTF? That was just way too spooky. I've met weird, semi-psycho women before but you win, hands down. Mapi of austin.general still holds the male title, but at least he announced his psychosis right there lying on the floor of the bar at B.D. Reilly's rather than romantically obsessing over me for 2 years. Needless to say, you need to come to terms with what happened and why your mind works that way and stop making up excuses for your fixation and disappointment before we become the next Yoli and Michael. I'd prefer you use a sniper rifle on me from a few hundred yards away. There you go - a reason for you to buy yet another gun and ammo. And Jeremy, I was just tired of your decade of bullshit and visions of grandeur about all these things you're "working on" or have not done in the past. Even posting a call for meetings with imaginary people about imaginary projects of yours at "the normal time and place", as if you are somebody important with a life. I'm pretty sure you're manic depressive mixed with habitual liar. Sorry I don't fit either of your Ideal Psycho Pal Profiles. -sw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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On 2018-01-20 11:33 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote: >> Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >> steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >> exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >> commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >> though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >> plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >> actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >> 300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. > > certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person > applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is > for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is > slipping. You are such a putz. Yes, of course they are. Some of the people need them precisely because they are so heavy. They may have gained weight because of inactivity caused by other ailments. Any item designed as an aid should be fabricated and installed in a way to ensure that it will stand up to severe demand. |
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On 2018-01-20 12:56 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> Ours is 32" from the floor in back of the shower.Â* At the entrance is a > vertical bar about 48" or so.Â* There are ADA guidelines for the best > place to mount them > > In the old shower with fiberglass sides there was nothing to screw into > so we used the suction cup type.Â* While I don't trust them to hold my > total weight, they work fine to steady yourself stepping in or out of > the shower or tub. You never know what is going to happen in the shower. I fell in ours once. I thought maybe I had slipped, but it seems I was developing a bit of a problem and had bouts of dizziness for a few days. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 08:38:30 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote: >"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message .. . >> On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote: >> >>>On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >>>wrote: >>> >>>>On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >>>> >>>>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to >>>>>>> include >>>>>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be >>>>>>> installed >>>>>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >>>>>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >>>>>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >>>>>> >>>>>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >>>>>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >>>>>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >>>>> >>>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>>> >>>>There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>>weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>>want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >>> >>>Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>>steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>>exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>>commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>>though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>>plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>>actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>>300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. >> >> certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person >> applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is >> for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is >> slipping. You are such a putz. > >I agree that they should be able to carry the weight, or the purpose is sort >of lost. > >Cheri Neither of yoose are any kind of engineer... yoose are the kind of girls who give all females a bad rep for things mechanical. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:43:44 -0400, wrote:
>On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 09:33:35 -0700, U.S. Janet B. > >wrote: > >>On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote: >> >>>On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >>>wrote: >>> >>>>On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >>>> >>>>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to include >>>>>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be installed >>>>>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >>>>>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >>>>>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >>>>>> >>>>>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >>>>>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >>>>>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >>>>> >>>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>>> >>>>There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>>weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>>want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >>> >>>Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>>steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>>exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>>commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>>though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>>plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>>actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>>300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. >> >>certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person >>applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is >>for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is >>slipping. You are such a putz. > >Too right, you can tell him, but you can't tell him much A >'decorative' grab bar would be far more dangerous than no bar. Another thumbtack heard from. |
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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
news > On 1/20/2018 11:44 AM, wrote: > >>> I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way >>> suggested, >>> but with suction cups. It works fine. >>> >>> Like this: >>> >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup >> >> Those are not reliable and should be tested often. >> > > This is more typical for bathrooms > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newthinking...words=grab+bar > > They are not as good as a properly screwed in bar, but they are far better > than nothing. Most times you just need something to steady yourself. > Even a string on a bent nail would help. I have this type. https://www.healthproductsforyou.com...-grab-bar.html |
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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
... > On 1/20/2018 11:33 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote: > >>>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>>> >>>> There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>> weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>> want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >>> >>> Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>> steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>> exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>> commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>> though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>> plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>> actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>> 300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. >> >> certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person >> applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is >> for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is >> slipping. You are such a putz. >> > > Sure, properly mounted bars are best. But a suction cup bar can steady > you so you don't fall and need to put your weight onto it. One fall can > break bones and put you in the hospital but anything to grab on can reduce > the odds considererably, hundreds of time a year. > > Lay an 8' long narrow board on the floor. Now walk across the length of > it. Easy. > > Now raise the board 2' off the floor. Same board, but not so easy. But, > with something, anything, to hold on to you have confidence and keep your > balance and walk it. Same idea getting into the shower. Prevent the slip > and you don't need to hang on it. True, I have a towel bar next to where I get out of the bathtub too and simply laying a hand on it without much weight at all steadies me. Cheri |
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> wrote in message
... > On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 08:38:30 -0800, "Cheri" > > wrote: > >>"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message . .. >>> On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote: >>> >>>>On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >>>>wrote: >>>> >>>>>On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to >>>>>>>> include >>>>>>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be >>>>>>>> installed >>>>>>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >>>>>>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >>>>>>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >>>>>>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >>>>>>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >>>>>> >>>>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>>>> >>>>>There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>>>weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>>>want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >>>> >>>>Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>>>steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>>>exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>>>commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>>>though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>>>plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>>>actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>>>300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. >>> >>> certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person >>> applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is >>> for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is >>> slipping. You are such a putz. >> >>I agree that they should be able to carry the weight, or the purpose is >>sort >>of lost. >> >>Cheri > > Neither of yoose are any kind of engineer... yoose are the kind of > girls who give all females a bad rep for things mechanical. And yoose...are some species that gives unknown species a bad rap. Cheri |
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On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, > but with suction cups. It works fine. > > Like this: > > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its grip and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail.. I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been having a tough time drilling through the tile. |
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On 1/20/2018 1:14 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote: >> >> I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, >> but with suction cups. It works fine. >> >> Like this: >> >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup > > I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its grip and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail. I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been having a tough time drilling through the tile. > Start with a real small carbide tip masonry bit, go super slow at first and if you can either make a scratch awl tiny x or just use two pieces of electrical tape and make X with the drill bit centered. That helps prevent the skipping around silliness, which can make a mess of the tile you don't want to drill. The key thing is consistent pressure and maybe have your wife pour some water over the bit if it heats up. I used to use cutting fluid but it over-lubricates. |
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"dsi1" wrote in message ... On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote: > > I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, > but with suction cups. It works fine. > > Like this: > > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its grip and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail. I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been having a tough time drilling through the tile. === It wouldn't stay gripped on the tile wall, but the other shower wall (plastic? whatever) it is steady as a rock. |
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On 1/20/2018 1:25 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> > > "dsi1"Â* wrote in message > ... > > On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote: >> >> I have one on the side of the shower.Â* Not anchored in the way suggested, >> but with suction cups.Â* It works fine. >> >> Like this: >> >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup >> > > I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its > grip > and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail. > I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been having > a tough time drilling through the tile. > > === > > It wouldn't stay gripped on the tile wall, but the other shower wall > (plastic? whatever) it is steady as a rock. Tile has some texture in the finish, even smooth looking tile. Plastic is more uniform and holds on better. |
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"esta vieja casa" wrote in message news On 1/20/2018 1:25 PM, Ophelia wrote: > > > "dsi1" wrote in message > ... > > On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote: >> >> I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, >> but with suction cups. It works fine. >> >> Like this: >> >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup > > I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its > grip > and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail. > I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been > having > a tough time drilling through the tile. > > === > > It wouldn't stay gripped on the tile wall, but the other shower wall > (plastic? whatever) it is steady as a rock. Tile has some texture in the finish, even smooth looking tile. Plastic is more uniform and holds on better. == It certainly seems to work that way. It hasn't come off once since it was put on. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 11:57:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote: > wrote in message .. . >> On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 08:38:30 -0800, "Cheri" > >> wrote: >> >>>"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message ... >>>> On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:35:40 -0500, wrote: >>>> >>>>>On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:51:33 -0600, Sqwertz > >>>>>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:19:15 -0500, wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:39:13 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>On 1/17/2018 4:09 PM, wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> One law that should be on the books but is sadly lacking is to >>>>>>>>> include >>>>>>>>> in the building codes of all jurisdictions that grab bars be >>>>>>>>> installed >>>>>>>>> in all bathtubs/showers. People of all ages experience horrific >>>>>>>>> accidents every day that could have been easily and inexpensively >>>>>>>>> prevented by installing grab bars. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>But that would add $30 to the cost of a $500,000 house. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>It took a very long time for people to realize the benefits of bar in >>>>>>>>the home, but watching some of the DIY house shows on TV I do notice >>>>>>>>them a bit more. Foolish not to have them. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>>>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>>>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>>>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>>>>> >>>>>>There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>>>>weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>>>>want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >>>>> >>>>>Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>>>>steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>>>>exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>>>>commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>>>>though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>>>>plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>>>>actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>>>>300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. >>>> >>>> certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person >>>> applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is >>>> for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is >>>> slipping. You are such a putz. >>> >>>I agree that they should be able to carry the weight, or the purpose is >>>sort >>>of lost. >>> >>>Cheri >> >> Neither of yoose are any kind of engineer... yoose are the kind of >> girls who give all females a bad rep for things mechanical. > > >And yoose...are some species that gives unknown species a bad rap. > >Cheri I think he gives booze a bad rep too! |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:15:05 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>On 1/20/2018 11:33 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote: > >>>>> Quality stainless steel grab bars will cost like $60 but the average >>>>> homeowner should be able to install them or they shouldn't be a >>>>> homeowner. Don't buy the lightweight cheapos: >>>>> https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FLO-15287-...VXPWHGPE06GXYY >>>> >>>> There's also the cost of the blocking behind the walls to support the >>>> weight of somebody using a grab bar to catch themselves. You generally >>>> want something wider than a 1.5" 2x4 stud for proper support. >>> >>> Grab bars are not for doing gymnastics, they are to hold onto to >>> steady oneself to prevent falling, primarily for while entering and >>> exiting the tub... they do not need to take one's full weight but the >>> commercial ones definitely can. And the standard 2 X 4 stud (even >>> though no longer full size) sandwiched between 1/2" sheetrock is >>> plenty strong enough because even though attached to two studs in >>> actuallity it's supported by the entire wall... grab bars are not for >>> 300 pounders like you to climb like monkey bars. >> >> certainly they should be able to take the full weight of a person >> applied with force. You're a fool if you think there only purpose is >> for balance. They are valuable to catch/support a person who is >> slipping. You are such a putz. >> > >Sure, properly mounted bars are best. But a suction cup bar can steady >you so you don't fall and need to put your weight onto it. One fall can >break bones and put you in the hospital but anything to grab on can >reduce the odds considererably, hundreds of time a year. > >Lay an 8' long narrow board on the floor. Now walk across the length of >it. Easy. > >Now raise the board 2' off the floor. Same board, but not so easy. But, >with something, anything, to hold on to you have confidence and keep >your balance and walk it. Same idea getting into the shower. Prevent >the slip and you don't need to hang on it. Exactly, that's what handrails on stairs are for... to steady oneself, not for hanging from... yet still commercial grab bars can easily support a 500 pounder because even during a slip most of one's weight is still on the tub floor.. and grab bars do nothing if not grabbed, then they're just for hanging a towel. I have commercial SS grab bars in my tub and I'd bet professional wrestlers tugging with all their might couldn't make them let loose. There are four 5/16"SS lag bolts 1 1/2" into the stud on each end... they'd need to be able to pull the entire wall down and that ain't happening... especially not in this house, every stick of lumber is from trees that were growing on this property and it's all full size, 2 X 4s are a full 2" X 4". |
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On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:21:48 AM UTC-10, esta vieja casa wrote:
> On 1/20/2018 1:14 PM, dsi1 wrote: > > On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote: > >> > >> I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, > >> but with suction cups. It works fine. > >> > >> Like this: > >> > >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup > > > > I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its grip and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail. I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been having a tough time drilling through the tile. > > > > Start with a real small carbide tip masonry bit, go super slow at first > and if you can either make a scratch awl tiny x or just use two pieces > of electrical tape and make X with the drill bit centered. > > That helps prevent the skipping around silliness, which can make a mess > of the tile you don't want to drill. > > The key thing is consistent pressure and maybe have your wife pour some > water over the bit if it heats up. > > I used to use cutting fluid but it over-lubricates. I've tried that. Upstairs tile was easy to drill through. Downstairs tile is stopid hard. I'm going to try diamond bits next. |
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On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:26:02 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message > ... > > On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote: > > > > I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, > > but with suction cups. It works fine. > > > > Like this: > > > > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup > > I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its grip > and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail. > I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been having > a tough time drilling through the tile. > > === > > It wouldn't stay gripped on the tile wall, but the other shower wall > (plastic? whatever) it is steady as a rock. You're right about that. I used to give it a hard tug first before using it. That's always a good idea. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:38:04 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote: > > >"Gary" wrote in message ... > >Steve La Wertz wrote: >> >> Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the >> tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the >> foundation... > >I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. >Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. >One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile >to me. > >== > >I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, >but with suction cups. It works fine. > >Like this: > >https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup Those Toys R Us suction cup bars let loose exactly when you need them... it's no big deal to install real grab bars. My stingy electrician friend who is relatively as well off as Trump installed a suction cup bar and it let loose when his wife was exiting the shower, she went down and broke two bones in her neck, lucky to be alive, and after two years still in a wheel chair with a monsterous Frankenstein brace. After he told me I added a third grab bar on the tub wall in front where the shower set is, for steadying when getting out of the tub. my wife is a lefty so needed it... the bar cost $30 and took me 15 minutes to install. WTF are peeps such cheapo *******s... those suction cup thingies are as useful as padded bras. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:44:52 -0400, wrote:
>On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:38:04 -0000, "Ophelia" > >wrote: > >> >> >>"Gary" wrote in message ... >> >>Steve La Wertz wrote: >>> >>> Lol...and wouldn't Steve's grab bar be attached like six inches above the >>> tub floor...so low in fact it might even be anchored into the >>> foundation... >> >>I picture a valuable grab bar about 4' above a tub floor. >>Something to hold onto while stepping into the tub and shower. >>One high enough for standing in the shower seems more worthwhile >>to me. >> >>== >> >>I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, >>but with suction cups. It works fine. >> >>Like this: >> >>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup > >Those are not reliable and should be tested often. Those fakes should be tossed in the trash along with your padded bras. |
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On 1/20/2018 2:45 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:21:48 AM UTC-10, esta vieja casa wrote: >> On 1/20/2018 1:14 PM, dsi1 wrote: >>> On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 6:38:30 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote: >>>> >>>> I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way suggested, >>>> but with suction cups. It works fine. >>>> >>>> Like this: >>>> >>>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup >>> >>> I have used the suction cup ones before. Occasionally it would lose its grip and I'd find it in the bathtub. I replaced that with a standard grab rail. I've been trying to install one on the bath downstairs but have been having a tough time drilling through the tile. >>> >> >> Start with a real small carbide tip masonry bit, go super slow at first >> and if you can either make a scratch awl tiny x or just use two pieces >> of electrical tape and make X with the drill bit centered. >> >> That helps prevent the skipping around silliness, which can make a mess >> of the tile you don't want to drill. >> >> The key thing is consistent pressure and maybe have your wife pour some >> water over the bit if it heats up. >> >> I used to use cutting fluid but it over-lubricates. > > I've tried that. Upstairs tile was easy to drill through. Downstairs tile is stopid hard. I'm going to try diamond bits next. > Dang, that's some space shuttle grade tile man! |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 11:52:32 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote: >"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message >news >> On 1/20/2018 11:44 AM, wrote: >> >>>> I have one on the side of the shower. Not anchored in the way >>>> suggested, >>>> but with suction cups. It works fine. >>>> >>>> Like this: >>>> >>>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Tech-Hea...al+suction+cup >>> >>> Those are not reliable and should be tested often. >>> >> >> This is more typical for bathrooms >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newthinking...words=grab+bar >> >> They are not as good as a properly screwed in bar, but they are far better >> than nothing. Most times you just need something to steady yourself. >> Even a string on a bent nail would help. > > >I have this type. > >https://www.healthproductsforyou.com...-grab-bar.html Garbage! |