I'm kind of confused about the "grommets"... my shower bar is permanently fixed to the wall - do you have to take off the bar in order to put the curt
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no,you don t have to take rod down. the way the openings are set up you just slip it around the pole
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No, you do not have to take the bar off. The grommets are large and have a opening in the side of the "grommet" to slide on to the bar. It is very simple to just push the grommet opening on the bar and it snaps right in. Not sure what the other respondents meant. Perhaps they did not see the opening on the side of the large "grommets".
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Yes, the curtain has holes that the rod must go through and will not except rod rings!
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Yes, we had to take down the curtain rod to install the shower curtain. You could get a tension rod & install it in front of the permanent rod if you wish.
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They are separate pieces. The arm is a standard threaded pipe just like a regular shower arm. You put the flange on the arm, apply Teflon tape to the threads, screw into the shower fitting and then slide the flange back until it is flush with the wall.
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Yes... and no.... It needs to fasten to something SOLID, and a one-piece free-standing assembly with fiberglass or plastic side walls may not qualify if you want the full 250# capability. If the shower actually comes close to studs where you want the grab bar then you can just find them and screw directly into the wood. Otherwise you would have to have access to the back side and be able to put reinforcement in place. If you were installing it while also installing the tub/surround itself then you could easily attach the bar before putting the assembly in place. The one thing you do NOT want to do is just insert screws through the thin walls into air and expect it to hold the weight. Yes... and no.... It needs to fasten to something SOLID, and a one-piece free-standing assembly with fiberglass or plastic side walls may not qualify if you want the full 250# capability. If the shower actually comes close to studs where you want the grab bar then you can just find them and screw directly into the wood. Otherwise you would have to have access to the back side and be able to put reinforcement in place. If you were installing it while also installing the tub/surround itself then you could easily attach the bar before putting the assembly in place. The one thing you do NOT... » Read More Yes... and no.... It needs to fasten to something SOLID, and a one-piece free-standing assembly with fiberglass or plastic side walls may not qualify if you want the full 250# capability. If the shower actually comes close to studs where you want the grab bar then you can just find them and screw directly into the wood. Otherwise you would have to have access to the back side and be able to put reinforcement in place. If you were installing it while also installing the tub/surround itself then you could easily attach the bar before putting the assembly in place. The one thing you do NOT want to do is just insert screws through the thin walls into air and expect it to hold the weight. « Show Less
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You attach the bases to the wall and then the rod itself is fixed in place with a couple of screws. Each time you wanted to change the curtain, you would have to remove the screws from the rod that attach it to the bases. Not terribly hard but if you wash the curtain a lot it could become tiresome.
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Once extended and "locked" in place, it is not locked. It is "wedged" into place. So if you wedged it hard it may be difficult to unwedge. If this is the case, just get a buddy to help. It does not "lock". You do not need a key or a code. Ask my son who had the same problem. I just had to help him out. Reverse the installation instructions!John R. Carney, Inventor of the Constant Tension Shower Curtain Rod for Interdesign, Inc. Jack
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It's fixed. Like the person stated below, one end has a thread to tighten towards the wall. We had to cut two inches off the rod as it was too long to fit between the walls. But after that, just align it to the walls and give it a hard twist on the threaded end until it doesn't move....it fell off twice before I got it tight enough (pretty scary when you hear it smash to the floor middle of the night ;) Oh, I also taped around the edges of the cut end before putting the cap on it. It gave it a more secure feel since my cut wasn't too straight and the end was sort of jagged and sharp.
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Yes you have to to attach the bar to the wall. My plumber installed for me. No issues.
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Depends what you mean... From the door itself, no. It needs to hang straight down, freely, with clearance on both sides, front and back, as from a shower rod or closet hanging rod. If your shower door opens, and has a sturdy bar above it, you could probably hang it off that with the door open.
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I think we just unscrewed the shower head that was there and screwed this one on. I just looked and there seems to be some connect piece that you probably just put on after you take the old shower head off. Everything hangs form that one assembly.
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You need it to stabilize the bar and because of the weight from the two shower curtains. Use a hack saw and cut the rod to proper length. It takes two people to install the set. If you don't hit a stud then use toggle bolts.
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Hello Michelle, Thank you for your question. My shower is of natural stone. If the wall is prepared correctly, the hook will work. To mount the hook please follow these tips (and absolutely not meant to insult in any way), * Make sure the area you plan to stick the hook is clean and dry. Typical shower residue (soap residue, conditioner splatter, moisture, etc.) will impede the adhesion of the hook. * Clean the surface with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, wipe gently, let dry. Do not use household cleaners. Many household cleaners leave behind a very thin layer of residue that affects how strongly the adhesive will bond to the surface. * Once you have cleaned to area you plan to stick the mirror, please allow enough time for this area to completely dry (remember tile is porous and will absorb moisture). This is the main reason that a hook will fail to adhere. As such, please wait a couple of hours after cleaning the wall to place the hook. * When applying the hook to your shower, please try applying constant pressure on it for 10-15 seconds in the clean, dry spot. * For best results, let the adhesive "set" for 24 hours before hanging the mirror on the hook. This ensures that the adhesive has had enough time to build strong adhesion to the wall or surface. If the hook does not do what it is supposed to do, we will to replace it. We stand behind our products 100%...without question or excuse. I will send one in the mail to you immediately. Please contact me with your address and I will have one on the way. Best regards...and Shave Well! Bill Vogel The Shave Well Company (877) 578-0123 If I may be of additional assistance, please call the number above or click The Cumberland Companies LLC hyperlink on the Shave Well listing (just below "In Stock"). Next, pull the page down 2/3 of the way and on the right side look under the heading "Further Information". There you will see a link "Contact the seller."
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hi Julie, not sure what the question is because i'm not very handy at home but if you want to know the connection to the shower arm, the grooves are on the inside of extension arm. sorry i can't be of more help. ;(
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Yes, if you gave sufficient pressure. I didn't use the slide bar, but mounted the slide bar holder on the other wall, hang the hand head from that. (Not a perfect fit, but it works.) Shower stream from two directions!
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The unit is comprized of three major components. The towel bar(1) and the suction ends(2). Each suction end has a hole in which the bar is sliped through.Once this is done there are two caps put on the bar so it will not slip back out again. It comes completely assembled. Can you take the ends off and shoreten the bar? Probably at your own risk, but i would not risk it. I been a great product for me.
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I skipped the ceiling mount ( you can cut it to any length) but reinforced the support with my own constructed wall support. I just used a bracket for screwing conduit to a wall to support the shower curtain bar since I skipped the ceiling mounts. It's supported on three corners and holding up fine. Might be an issue if you have kids who will pull down on the shower curtain.
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The instructions clearly says that you have to file (or curve) ends of the bottom track so that there is no gap between the track and fiberglass shower. Do not force the track in. Sort of curve the edges by filing. Have patience. You do need to caulk the track later on. It is a well designed unit and easy to install.
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I agree with Peggy H. Remember to purchase the escutcheon for the shower arm. Even tho the pic shows an escutcheon, I don't recall it being part of the purchase.