Is anyone handicapped that uses this in a step-in shower (transfer to chair)? I was wondering if it worked well for this situation. Thanks.
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My wife, as a result of surgery to repair a fractured hip/femur, uses a chair in the walk-in shower. The Britta holder is placed low in the shower stall so that she can reach it from a sitting position. The primary governing factor is the length of the hose connecting the hand held shower head and the pipe that it connects to. The longer the hose, the more freedom you will have to place the holder in a convenient location. Why not try moving the shower head around in the stall to see if it can be placed at a location that meets your needs.
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I bought this because I moved to a new place that only has walk in showers and I have a 4 and 5 year old that are terrified of the tall shower. I bought this and it works wonderfully. The shower is now my kids height. You place the holder when the shower is dry (or at least the area you want it on is dry) then you push the button and it stays. My kids are small and rough on things and it has held up very well. The only time it has fallen off is when my 4 year old was pushing the button. I know this isn't the same situation you are in but if it can take the rough housing of children maybe it will fair well for you. I bought this because I moved to a new place that only has walk in showers and I have a 4 and 5 year old that are terrified of the tall shower. I bought this and it works wonderfully. The shower is now my kids height. You place the holder when the shower is dry (or at least the area you want it on is dry) then you push the button and it stays. My kids are small and rough on things and it has held up very well. The only time it has fallen off is when my 4 year old was pushing the button. I know this isn't the same situation you are in but if it can take the rough housing of children maybe it... » Read More I bought this because I moved to a new place that only has walk in showers and I have a 4 and 5 year old that are terrified of the tall shower. I bought this and it works wonderfully. The shower is now my kids height. You place the holder when the shower is dry (or at least the area you want it on is dry) then you push the button and it stays. My kids are small and rough on things and it has held up very well. The only time it has fallen off is when my 4 year old was pushing the button. I know this isn't the same situation you are in but if it can take the rough housing of children maybe it will fair well for you. « Show Less
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I don't have anyone using it for that reason but I imagine that it would work well for that too - it works well for young children and pets as especially. There also is the option of buying a sturdier (although more expensive) one that hangs over the shower head (such as: AquaSource 2.5-GPM Chrome 5-Spray Shower Massager).
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I had the same ? I saw a special shower curtain on amazon that has a section that tucks into the chair. Also I read some folks using two curtains like on a window pulling one behind the chair and tucking around the side and folding on bench while the curtain on the other side pulled to within that curtain and folded up on the inside of the other curain from the back on the chair also . Some stated they tuck the curtain under their leg. I don't know how it would work if someone has to help. A hand held shower head is a must . Many happy bubbles!!
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I do not know if there is truly an ADA rating for such products but we have used this product very successfully in one ADA bathroom renovation for our disabled adult daughter. We just purchased the same product again to duplicate the configuration for a second ADA bathroom remodel for her new accessible apartment. We use 2 handheld showers to best meet her needs: one mounted vertically and one horizontally. This gives her a shower over her head plus one se can reach easily from her shower chair to direct wherever it is needed.
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This bath stool is for my husband who had a stroke and has limited use of the left leg. He lowered the stool and now his feet touch the bottom of the tub w/no problem. He loves that he can swivel the stool when it is time to get out of the shower, and he rests his legs on the edge of the tub until I dry him. Works great. Is better than the one bench type we had with a back.
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Sorry about your chair - no no no - so far no water getting to the chair and I use it every day since I got it - believe it has been about 3 months now. The suction cups do not suck (could be the tiles in my shower floor) LOL but it is very stable and it does not move around while you are sitting on it and it was easy to put together (I am 80 yrs female and I did it) - I feel very secure using it. Hope this helps.
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I have a walk-in shower and I'm tall. I adjusted mine to as high as it would go. to Did not want to sit very low. Just from looking at it and my tub, I would think you might be just above the water if the tub were full.
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My husband can stand. So he gets into the bathtub using the transfer bench. Then when he is in the shower, he stands. So the bench is toward the back of the shower, away from the shower head. I don't know if this is your circumstance. With this said, there has been no problem whatsoever. I hope this helps.
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The seat is pretty taut for me, but depending on your weight, there might be more sag. The only way to do what you ask without possible injury , in my opinion, is to have a flat hard seat that pivots. I had total knee replacement 2x, so until I was able to bring my knees up high enough and then stretch out, moving from any chair would be very difficult. For my purposes, to have something in the shower that is stable and can fold and higher than most, this is perfect. I know there are "transfer chairs," and thatight suit your needs better. Good luck.
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I find that it is very secure the handle is about waist high and I'm 5'3' approx. .Me and my husband use a shower mat over the step so it doesn't get all wet.When I was looking for a step stool I was interested in that also.
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This has been great for us! There are suction cups on the end of two legs and rubber tips on the other two. These legs can be switched to fit whichever direction your bath/shower fixtures are. I purchased this for a family member. It has worked very well! The height of the legs is also adjustable. The seat is wide enough so that a person can sit outside a tub/shower and slide over to sit inside. The only issue we had was we needed to place a small towel on the seat so the person could sit on it to slide over and not stick to the plastic seat.
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i won,t say there is no problem but... i,m a retired contractor of 35 years i have one in my personal shower and its the 2nd one i have had put the first one in 20 years ago . put new one on just about 2 months ago only because new up grades has thomb control. if you used tapr that comes with-or pipe dope should./ i love this because im,6/2 & my wife is 5 ft. & cane change spray very easy Hope that helped be sure to tighten well.
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The slide bar would not be secure enough for holding when getting in and out of the shower, as would a handicap bar. It's not flimsy but the upper and lower connectors are of a heavy plastic as is the movable shower handle caddy. All that being said, I really like it and have found it easy to move the connector up and down the bar conveniently. No issues with the unit at all.
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I haven't used it that way. It is a little short I would think as a seat unless you get more. They can stack. I use mine to get in and out of the shower due to a bad knee. I need that little extra help.
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I can add to the previous answers that it slides effortlessly. We use it to transfer into a walk-in shower. My parents can't step over the threshold anymore.
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Cannot answer. My chair is back in the box.did serve its purpose. My shower is 26 in and I had no problem. Did not attach left arm ,made it easier to enter and exit.Did have a grab on the right. Good luck. TJF
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I read the previous response and that is your answer. I keep the chair in the bathtub for we have a shower as well which my husband uses.My husband did the hard part the lock mechanism. By the way I love this chair and it gives me freedom getting in and out of the bath. Have a Blessed Christmas ! Joannie
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My opinion - no. You need 4 points of contact. Get shower seat from Med Supply or some drugstores. You need more stability than the 3 legs provide. Good for cane with seat for short rests.