Newthinking Long Suction Grab Rail for Bathroom, 15.8inch Suction Shower Handle with Indicator, Portable Suction Safety Grab Handle Mobility Aids for Elderly Disabled

I bought this handle for my dad who just had surgery and needed a handle to steady himself in the shower.We needed it urgently and it arrived next day.The tiles he has are smooth and glossy.When you attach the handle to the wall with the sucker pads, there is no guesswork, as the little indicators give a go / no-go advice visually via a red/green flag in each little window on the handle.The flag clicks over between red or green at a precise point which tells you that the suckers are properly attached.You can look at these every time you use it too, just to be sure it's on the wall properly.The handle has a texture which helps gripping and it's a good length so that you can have options where you grab on with your hand.I am impressed as an engineer I am fussy about how well products are made and how they function.I think it's well worth paying a little more and having something well made and reliable.You can tell the designer addressed all the key points in this product.As a tip I dampened the suckers before attaching.Recommended product so far so good.

I read all the reviews and decided to try this handrail. And I found this Gail very sturdy and felt secure getting in and out of the shower. I feel a lot safer now.

Make sure you regularly check the seal. After a few months one side came loose from the wall. I was able to reattach with no issues

After cleaning and drying the location for the grips and creating the suction felt extremely secure not had to do anything since fitting even when I put my full weight on them confident they will hold.

Unsafe and Unreliable – Would Not RecommendI purchased the Newthinking Long Suction Grab Rail hoping for extra support in the bathroom, but it turned out to be a serious disappointment. The suction cups did not stick securely to the wall, even on smooth tiles. It kept falling off unexpectedly, and at one point nearly damaged my bath.This product feels more like a temporary prop than a safety aid. It’s not suitable for anyone needing reliable support, and I wouldn’t trust it for elderly users or anyone with mobility concerns. Definitely not fit for purpose.

Looks like a well made item with a very strong suction (important). Comfortable handle. Too soon to comment on durability of the suction pads. I would have liked a stronger distinction between the red and green safety indicators, but it might be my semi colour blindness is the problem. Note that choice of handle size must be made ensuring that grout lines are avoided.

Having recently fractured my spine I needed an aid in the shower. This is really good and I feel secure whilst in there. The suction holds very well and strong with little coloured safety windows so you can see if it’s properly fitted. If it’s red it needs fitting securely. Green is good to go. Don’t put the suction across the grout either and all will be fine (make sure you’ve cleaned and dried the tiles before applying too).

I was sceptical that a suction handle would be able to hold my weight but this is truly remarkable!!! As a Director in Social Services you realise that small items can help to transform lives when they can't do normal everyday things without help. After breaking a leg in multiple places it is items like this that make moving around in showers and baths that make it possible to transfer by yourself. Having paid for many rails to be installed the old fashioned way of drilling and screwing I didn't think that this would have the same weight bearing capabilities. However, I am totally amazed and how strong this is. As I didn't want to drill into tiles as my injury is short term I thought it was worth trying. I now see that quality items like this can be used in so many ways without the costs of installing them and also removed without any damage. Great product !