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   Carlos E.R. to Frank   
   Re: Grab Bars   
   30 Jul 25 11:54:59   
   
   From: robin_listas@es.invalid   
      
   On 2025-07-28 17:49, Frank wrote:   
   > On 7/28/2025 1:29 AM, Jim Joyce wrote:   
   >> On Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:05:45 +0200, "Carlos E.R."   
   >>  wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> On 2025-07-26 16:10, Frank wrote:   
   >>>> On 7/25/2025 1:10 PM, Jim Joyce wrote:   
   >>>>> On Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:48:50 -0400, Ed P  wrote:   
   >>>>>   
      
   ...   
      
   >>>>   
   >>>> If you have a smooth surface there are grab bars with suction cups that   
   >>>> can work.  Problem is air will leak in eventually so they must be   
   >>>> reattached.   
   >>>   
   >>> They can fail just when you put weight on it and you fall down.   
   >>   
   >> That's exactly what would worry me.   
   >>   
   >   
   > Yes, they can be very solid when attached but must be checked before   
   > bearing weight.   
      
   Problem is, you must check every day.   
      
      
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   Cheers, Carlos.   
      
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