Zero Knievel Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 The bit that secured the right end came off a while ago. I want to fix it, but there is nothing inside the hole to glue into. Can’t completely remove it because the “anchor” on the left side is still attached. Hardware stores are no help (not surprised by that). Removing the shower unit isn’t an option. Likewise, I want to avoid cutting or drilling the fiberglass. I was hoping there was a cap I could put on the end what would wedge in the hole tight, and that plus cement would permanently reattach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Take a close-up of the cap in the left side. Take a close-up of the hole, make it your new avatar. Measure the diameter of the clear rod. I'm betting a plumbing supply (specialty) store can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Try these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Thanks. Just found this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Maybe need to drill the hole bit larger or buy a slightly smaller rod? ...a dab of clear silicone as adhesive? Take it easy on your girlfriend in the shower, aye bucko? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Careful, Icarus, it may have been a parent slipping and that rod is a lot easier to fix than a hip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 52 minutes ago, Furbird said: it may have been a parent slipping I'm going to say that the odds of this over a girlfriend getting too frisky in the shower are about guaranteed here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Painfully not funny am I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 9 hours ago, Furbird said: Careful, Icarus, it may have been a parent slipping and that rod is a lot easier to fix than a hip. Likely so….I’m sure either mom or dad tried to get up or keep from falling by grabbing the rod several years back. Now she uses a shower mat for traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: Likely so….I’m sure either mom or dad tried to get up or keep from falling by grabbing the rod several years back. Now she uses a shower mat for traction. I don't know the answer to your original question. But I can add that if you end up needing supports for aging people in the shower, these are absolutely phenomenal. I had very low exceptions of suction pads, but they were far better than I could ever imagine. They worked great for my mom, and were handed off for a friend's parents after she could no longer travel to visit here. Still going perfectly at almost ten years old. https://www.lowes.com/pd/MHI-Safe-er-grip-8-5-in-White-Suction-Cup-Grab-Bar/3148407 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 My folks prepped well in advance. When they finally broke down and remodeled the house, the first thing they did was the bathrooms. Both got the full quartz treatment; one got a new tub, and the other got a walk-in shower with a fold down teak and stainless shower seat with a wand so you could take a shower standing or seated. Then I came in and added rails around the toilet and the wall across from the vanity so you'd have a rail the entire time you were in the bathroom. Also added a rail the entire length of the hallway. When they had an addition added, they put the exact same shower/seat combo in it. Both my grandparents used it until end of life and now we're walking that road with my dad. I didn't write the check but my mom and dad both would tell you IRRELEVANT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 We did a plan for my mom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Buy a longer rod and cut it to fit - done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 54 minutes ago, DBLXX said: a longer rod The life long quest for many of...you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 12/7/2022 at 8:15 AM, Zero Knievel said: Thanks. Just found this.... ....picture of the repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 Just got the email saying it’s shipped. Surprised it took this long to ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganDonor Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 12/9/2022 at 10:24 AM, DBLXX said: Buy a longer rod and cut it to fit - done. Trim the rod, you say? Don't we need a mohel to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 1:10 AM, Zero Knievel said: Just got the email saying it’s shipped. Surprised it took this long to ship. I don't understand how those grommets are going to work on this. If it does it'll be interesting to see how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 7 hours ago, superhawk996 said: I don't understand how those grommets are going to work on this. If it does it'll be interesting to see how. Slip over rod. May have to widen hole. Should lock rod in place. If I can get the rod out completely, I can make it symmetrical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 A little of this will fix it right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: Slip over rod. May have to widen hole. Should lock rod in place. If I can get the rod out completely, I can make it symmetrical. If the left side doesn't slide into the hole then maybe you could wedge it in place on the right with the new part, that seems unlikely, but I can't really tell from the photos. Not having it in my hands to better asses- I'd probably just use a strong sealant/adhesive on it. I'd probably go with 3m 5200 fast cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 3 hours ago, superhawk996 said: I'd probably go with 3m 5200 fast cure. "When you absolutely do not want two things to ever come apart short of the destruction of the entire universe." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 So Mike; how'd it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 The parts arrived, but I haven’t had time to install them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 Finally done. Had to keep boring out the one hole until the insert fit…then a bit more as inserting the rod made it swell out and not let the rod in. Only did the one side as I saw no way to pop the rod loose from the other side without risking damage, and no tool I had would work with the minimal space between the rod and the hole. Shot some silicone lube to get the rod in, and even then it took effort. Unless it comes loose during normal use, I won’t cement it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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