How high does it extend from the tub into the air? I'm reading that some are better for exiting from a shower than a seated bath?
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Fully extended it's 18 inches from the tub. There are three adjustment positions and I have mine all the way up. I'm 5'3" tall and I'm 70 years old. This, for me, is better than a shower seat by itself. It stabilizes me while I step out. I don't think I could get up off a shower seat by itself. Standing it's all I need.
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Will only work on the side of a tub, not a shower stall. The handle extends upward 18 inches.
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A little more than a foot into the air--used primarily for exiting tub from taking a shower.
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I guess in my tub area, tub top to ceiling approx 7 feet, but there was an extention that I did not use about 16 inches
92971
I only use it to get in and out of the tub. I only take showers so I don't know your particular problem. It does tighten on the tub securely so I'm sure you wouldn't pull it off. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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I just loaned my bench on Dec 31. It fits across the standard bath tub; I agree with previous answer--I would only use it with the hand rail.Two legs go into the tub; two legs stay on the floor just outside the tub. I recall that we elevated one side a small amount to accommodate getting into and out of the tub on the bench.
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You will find it to be plenty long - it is about 3-4 feet long. It won't hit the tub bottom if it dangles from my shower head, which is at about 6-6.5 feet high. I have this and the on-the-counter one. This one's battery life doesn't last as long as I would like / hope, and the 2 settings are not terribly strong.
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Mine works fine with a ledge of about 1.5" at the back end and about one inch at the front end. (the ledge is wider toward to back of the tub narrowing toward the middle of the tub.) However, I would say a down sie of this bench is that it is difficult to keep clean at the area where it meets the inside ledge of the tub. Another reason to consider a shower stool/seat instead.
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I have never tried it in the shower. You would have to measure the available floor space in the shower. I also wonder if the arm support would inhibit getting onto the seat if you did not have direct front access from a wheelchair. My only criticism during use as a commode is that I wish the feet were spread apart just a bit more. It is too easy to tip sideways if you use too much pressure on one arm over the other while getting seated. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I agree with the others. It is very easy to move around as it does not include any suction cups or anything else to adhere to the tub. It expands and closes similar to an accordion to fit your tub. I usually extend it so that it doesn't move around too much when the kids are bathing so it stays in position for the most part and when I shower I usually shorten it and just move it to the front of the tub (inside) so that the water that has not dried does not get onto the floor. It was irritating at first, something that I had not considered before but worth it to not step on random objects and toys once I got into the shower and we didn't want to crowd our shower walls with the hanging basket type... I agree with the others. It is very easy to move around as it does not include any suction cups or anything else to adhere to the tub. It expands and closes similar to an accordion to fit your tub. I usually extend it so that it doesn't move around too much when the kids are bathing so it stays in position for the most part and when I shower I usually shorten it and just move it to the front of the tub (inside) so that the water that has not dried does not get onto the floor. It was irritating at first, something that I had not considered before but worth it to not step on random objects... » Read More I agree with the others. It is very easy to move around as it does not include any suction cups or anything else to adhere to the tub. It expands and closes similar to an accordion to fit your tub. I usually extend it so that it doesn't move around too much when the kids are bathing so it stays in position for the most part and when I shower I usually shorten it and just move it to the front of the tub (inside) so that the water that has not dried does not get onto the floor. It was irritating at first, something that I had not considered before but worth it to not step on random objects and toys once I got into the shower and we didn't want to crowd our shower walls with the hanging basket type... « Show Less
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At the highest side it is about 15 inches above the side of the tub. Even at his height it could be of assistance for stepping in and out. It may be better to see it you can install a grab bar on the wall because of his height. This bar is good but he will have to lean over to use. Hope this helps.
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I never actually used it in the tub cause it was too big for the size bath I have. I wondered about the same issue also. I would try extending it over the chair once their sitting on it. Hope it helps
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Lots of adjustment for the height, it will not take up any floorspace in the bathroom since the legs fit close to the side of the tub. Our tub is approximately the same height and it fits fine and has enough adjustment to make it tall enough for you to easily transfer into the tub. It is solid, comfortable and has been approved by both of my physical and occupational therapists. One added note: this price is about 40% less than any retail stores in my city.
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i would not use it to sit in the tub. I would not feel safe using it that way. I would only use it as a step to get into the tub.
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I just loaned my bench on Dec 31. It fits across the standard bath tub; I agree with previous answer--I would only use it with the hand rail. Two legs go into the tub; two legs stay on the floor just outside the tub. I recall that we elevated one side a small amount to accommodate getting into and out of the tub on the bench.
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This is my second shower bench chair in well over 10 years. I keep the handrail against shower wall. I would not use the chair without the handrail because I feel it is a safety factor, in case I need a hand hold. There plenty room for in the shower chair in the bath tub. Remember if you need the chair you need the handrail, no doubt in my mind. I hope this helps.
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hi LC - short answer: we do not have a standard bathtub and we used the chair in a square shaped shower, so I don't know if this would fit a standard tub or not .... I could measure the leg dimensions and reply if you'd like me to. The chair worked very well, but understand it has to fit your tub to be useful. Dale
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I mounted my brackets even with the edge of my tub, however I believe that's the furthest you should go away from the tub. The closer you mount them to the edge, the more additional space you get, without losing the function of the shower liner. There's some tolerance for error. It's personal preference.It's also important to mount the brackets at the correct height, so the shower curtain hangs from the floor at the desired height.
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do you mean to install it on the bath tub wall because you you have a bathtub/ shower combo? If that is the application then it might work IF you can place the mounting brackets above the tub rim. The clearance would need to be a couple inches at least. Now, that might make it too high for a shorter person to sit on comfortably. if the tub isn't wide enough to accomodate the feet (if mounting the chair at the far end of the tub) you might also have a problem, but mounting it on the long wall, so the user sits 90 degrees to shower control and shower head would be no problem. it might be difficult to use the tub as a tub with the chair installed also, because it does take up about 5 inches of space folded up. Hope this helps.