Questions and Answers for Medline 16 in. x 1-1/4 in. Bath Safety Grab Bar in Knurled Chrome

Name: 16 in. x 1-1/4 in. Bath Safety Grab Bar in Knurled Chrome
Brand: Medline
SKU: 1000731309

Internet #204993909

Model #MDS86016CHRH

Store SKU #1000731309

16 in. x 1-1/4 in. Bath Safety Grab Bar in Knurled Chrome

Medline

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ADA compliance allows access for people with disabilities
Holds a maximum load capacity of 250 lbs.
Knurled steel offers a firm grip with a slip-resistance surface

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Q:Is this designed for 16 inches on center installation?

by|Dec 20, 2023

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A: Hello, It was not specifically designed for it as the bar can be mounted vertically, horizontally or at an angle. Thank you.

by|Dec 21, 2023

Q:Hardware offers no proper anchors to hollow wall placement.

by|Mar 19, 2023

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A: Hello, The weight capacity for this item is 350 lbs. Thank you.

by|Apr 5, 2023

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Q:Can this be mounted near the door outside? I want one inside by the door and outside by the door, in addition to outside the shower.

by|Mar 6, 2023

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A: Hello, Great question! Yes, the grab bars can be mounted wherever they are needed. Thank you.

by|Mar 7, 2023

Q:Total length please? I know it is 16? but that is just the handle I presume. I just want to make sure it will hit the wood when we screw it in vertically. I appreciate any help! Aloha!

by|Nov 19, 2022

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A: Hello, The total length is 18". Thank you.

by|Oct 28, 2023

Q:What type (flat head, oval head) and size (No 6, 8, 10) screw is recommended? Are screws included with the bar?

by|Jan 11, 2022

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A: Stainless steel screws are included with the bar.

by|Jan 11, 2022

A: I bought it almost a year ago but I am pretty sure it comes with screws. I don't recall having to look for any. You definitely want a flat head as you would rip up your hands while gripping the bar.

by|Jan 13, 2022

Q:At 16", are the mounts set to hit the wall studs?

by|Oct 19, 2021

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A: Yes, if you mount it horizontally. If you position it at an angle, as I did for my father’s bathroom, you will need to use some type of “moly” bolt or other device that has a high pullout strength.

by|Oct 19, 2021

Q:can these bars be installed in drywall or do they need to be attached to a stud

by|Apr 12, 2021

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A: If possible i would recommend attaching them on a stud but if that would not be possible dry wall anchors would be needed to install them.

by|Apr 21, 2021

Q:what is the size of the flanges

by|Sep 24, 2020

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A: The flanges are 2.5" in diameter.