Pluses and Minuses Versus "Health Circle Quick-Rail Suction Cup Bath Rail"
I have 4 inch tiles in my shower and so can't use products like the Bridge Medical Single Grip Portable Grab Bar. Instead I bought this product and compared it with Health Circle Quick-Rail Suction Cup Bath Rail White 20" Long.
The official title on the box is "MHI Safe-er-Grip Bathtub & Shower Handle 17 Inches Long." The UPC code on the box is 3676810255 and "10255" is repeated four times on the box as though it's the model number. The UPC code was covered by a sticker "X000097Q6N Mommy's Helper Extra-Long Safer Grip." The outside of the box gives illustrated instructions and a piece of paper inside gives instructions in English. Nowhere is there advice such as "for non-porous surfaces only" "clean and dry the surface before attaching" "avoid grout lines " etc.
The unit itself is smooth all over and is attractively designed with a graceful curve. The top part is off-white with green levers. The bottom part is greenish-gray. There's a warning sticker ("..balance assist only...") and raised letters ("CONFIRM ATTACHMENT BEFORE USE...") in small print on the underside of the handle. I measured the length to be 16-1/2" and the distance between the centers of the 3-7/8" suction cups to be 12-1/2". Because of the 4" tiles the only way I could mount the bar and avoid grout lines was diagonally at 45 degrees to the floor (two tiles to the side and two tiles up). When the suction cups were activated I couldn't pull the item off the wall horizontally (didn't try to put all my weight on it).
Overall the product seems sound. Advantages compared with the Health Circle product: more attractive less expensive shorter (if you want to take it on a trip). Disadvantages: Instructions aren't as good and its lack of ribs may make it feel more slippery to some people. Buy this from Amazon.com!More detail ...
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