Description
Parsons ADL, a division of KEGO in London, Ontario, makes the 16B136A-2, a left hand L shaped grab bar in knurled chrome, with a 16 in (40.6 cm) upright and a 24 in (61 cm) run, for the corner beside a tub or shower.
What does it do and how does it work?
One handhold turns the corner, so the grip follows a person from the tub into the shower.
- 1 in (2.5 cm) steel tubing with a .049 in (1.2 mm) wall, knurled for grip and triple plated in chrome.
- Three 11 gauge flanges are silver soldered to the bar: top of the upright, corner, and end of the run.
- Left hand puts the upright at the left end of the run, an L on the wall. Right hand is 16B138A-2.
- The tubing stands 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) off the wall, and the bar comes as one piece.
Who is it for, and who should choose something else?
- Someone who reaches with the left hand and wants a grip that turns a corner.
- A flat wall needs a straight grab bar, which costs less and comes in lengths from 12 in to 32 in.
- A wall that cannot take fixings needs a super pole instead.
- A suction bar is not an alternative: Parsons ADL sells its suction bars as a balance assist only, not for body weight.
Will it fit?
- Measure the corner: the upright is 16 in (40.6 cm) and the run 24 in (61 cm), and the bar cannot be cut down.
- Each flange is screwed into a wall stud. On a horizontal or angled flange, at least two of the three holes are used.
- Mobility fits grab bars. Ask when you order, or book a free home assessment to find the studs and set the height.
Using it day to day
- Use it as a handhold for one person at a time.
- Confirm all three flanges are tight before anyone uses the bar.
- It is not a step, a shelf or a towel rail.
What does it work with, and what are its limits?
- The wall fixing carries the load, so the strength depends on the studs or anchors it is fixed to.
- Mount it into wall studs with the rust-resistant screws that come with the bar.
- One-year warranty for the original purchaser; see the Warranty tab.
How does it compare?
- The right hand Parsons L bar mirrors this one for a reach with the other arm.
- A straight bar fits a flat wall and costs less, but it does not turn a corner.
- A super pole works where the wall cannot carry a bar.
Frequently asked questions
Can the bar be cut to a shorter run?
No. It is one welded assembly with flanges soldered at the factory. Choose a straight bar if you need a different length.
Are screws or anchors included?
Rust-resistant screws are included and go into wall studs. We confirm the wall before you order if a flange will not meet a stud.
Can it be mounted on tile?
Yes. The screws go through the tile and into the studs behind it. The wall, not the tile, carries the load.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Specifications
- Assembly
- One piece, no assembly
- Overall width
- 24" (61 cm) horizontal run
- Overall height
- 16" (40.6 cm) upright
- Material
- Steel tubing with 11 gauge silver soldered flanges
- Mounting
- Three 11 gauge flanges, screwed into wall studs. Screws included.
- Available lengths
- 16" x 24" (40.6 x 61 cm) L, left hand
- Bar diameter
- 1" (2.5 cm) diameter, .049" (1.2 mm) wall
- Finish
- Knurled grip, triple plated chrome
- Warranty
- One year against defects in materials and workmanship
- Product type
- Grab Bar
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Warranty details
Parsons ADL warrants the Left Hand L-Shaped Chrome Grab Bar, 16 x 24 in (16B136A-2) against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the original purchase date.
- Term: 1 year; Parsons ADL decides whether a part is repaired or replaced.
- Covers the original purchaser only; not transferable.
- Excludes wear items such as rubber pads, foam and rubber handgrips, and fair wear and tear.
- Void if the product is not used, inspected or maintained as the user manual directs; if it is improperly used, installed, repaired or altered by anyone other than Parsons ADL; if it is damaged by neglect, accident or misuse; or if parts not supplied by Parsons ADL are used.
- Service or labour charges from a third party are not covered.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
