Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 the poles that i am referring to are just as you described, they go from ceiling to floor. one by the potty chair and one by the favorite chair (assuming they're not the same....<wink>). also they make chair rails to place along the walls of long hallways. they look just like a banister. i would also suggest they be professionally installed to make sure they are secure. kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 the poles that i am referring to are just as you described, they go from ceiling to floor. one by the potty chair and one by the favorite chair (assuming they're not the same....<wink>). also they make chair rails to place along the walls of long hallways. they look just like a banister. i would also suggest they be professionally installed to make sure they are secure. kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 the poles that i am referring to are just as you described, they go from ceiling to floor. one by the potty chair and one by the favorite chair (assuming they're not the same....<wink>). also they make chair rails to place along the walls of long hallways. they look just like a banister. i would also suggest they be professionally installed to make sure they are secure. kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Kaye, Our pole is still on the floor waiting to be put up. Could you tell me what kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Kaye, Our pole is still on the floor waiting to be put up. Could you tell me what kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... writes: << Could you tell me what kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, they should have the names of reputable installers. if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you contact either a medical supply store or, another place might be the administrative office of a local nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors as well. good luck. -kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... writes: << Could you tell me what kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, they should have the names of reputable installers. if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you contact either a medical supply store or, another place might be the administrative office of a local nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors as well. good luck. -kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... writes: << Could you tell me what kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, they should have the names of reputable installers. if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you contact either a medical supply store or, another place might be the administrative office of a local nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors as well. good luck. -kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 That's exactly where I was thinking of placing them (so that the two are NOT the same!!) Thanks for your suggestions and for making me smile! Elaine >>> 02/26/01 04:11PM >>> the poles that i am referring to are just as you described, they go from ceiling to floor. one by the potty chair and one by the favorite chair (assuming they're not the same....<wink>). also they make chair rails to place along the walls of long hallways. they look just like a banister. i would also suggest they be professionally installed to make sure they are secure. kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 That's exactly where I was thinking of placing them (so that the two are NOT the same!!) Thanks for your suggestions and for making me smile! Elaine >>> 02/26/01 04:11PM >>> the poles that i am referring to are just as you described, they go from ceiling to floor. one by the potty chair and one by the favorite chair (assuming they're not the same....<wink>). also they make chair rails to place along the walls of long hallways. they look just like a banister. i would also suggest they be professionally installed to make sure they are secure. kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 That's exactly where I was thinking of placing them (so that the two are NOT the same!!) Thanks for your suggestions and for making me smile! Elaine >>> 02/26/01 04:11PM >>> the poles that i am referring to are just as you described, they go from ceiling to floor. one by the potty chair and one by the favorite chair (assuming they're not the same....<wink>). also they make chair rails to place along the walls of long hallways. they look just like a banister. i would also suggest they be professionally installed to make sure they are secure. kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare work. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ------------------------------------------------------------ kaymac55@... wrote: > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > writes: > > << Could you tell me what > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > they should have the names of reputable installers. > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > contact either a medical supply store or, another > place might be the administrative office of a local > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > as well. > good luck. > -kaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare work. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ------------------------------------------------------------ kaymac55@... wrote: > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > writes: > > << Could you tell me what > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > they should have the names of reputable installers. > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > contact either a medical supply store or, another > place might be the administrative office of a local > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > as well. > good luck. > -kaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare work. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ------------------------------------------------------------ kaymac55@... wrote: > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > writes: > > << Could you tell me what > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > they should have the names of reputable installers. > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > contact either a medical supply store or, another > place might be the administrative office of a local > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > as well. > good luck. > -kaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 You need some one who knows how to use a screw driver and find the ceiling studs. Ours was installed by a friend who is just a good person around the house. It has been up 6 mo +. My husband is large and heavy person. Marilyn in TN ---------- >From: Suicoaz@... >To: shydrager >Subject: Re: Safety Poles >Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2001, 8:46 PM > >Kaye, > >Our pole is still on the floor waiting to be put up. Could you tell me what >kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Elaine, My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ====================================== Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > Thanks, > > Elaine Grimmesey > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > work. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > writes: > > > > << Could you tell me what > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > as well. > > good luck. > > -kaye > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Elaine, My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ====================================== Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > Thanks, > > Elaine Grimmesey > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > work. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > writes: > > > > << Could you tell me what > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > as well. > > good luck. > > -kaye > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 yoou wont believe this the plumber !!!!! BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? Thanks, Elaine Grimmesey >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare work. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ------------------------------------------------------------ kaymac55@... wrote: > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > writes: > > << Could you tell me what > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > they should have the names of reputable installers. > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > contact either a medical supply store or, another > place might be the administrative office of a local > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > as well. > good luck. > -kaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? Thanks, Elaine Grimmesey >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare work. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ------------------------------------------------------------ kaymac55@... wrote: > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > writes: > > << Could you tell me what > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > they should have the names of reputable installers. > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > contact either a medical supply store or, another > place might be the administrative office of a local > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > as well. > good luck. > -kaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? Thanks, Elaine Grimmesey >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare work. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ------------------------------------------------------------ kaymac55@... wrote: > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > writes: > > << Could you tell me what > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > they should have the names of reputable installers. > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > contact either a medical supply store or, another > place might be the administrative office of a local > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > as well. > good luck. > -kaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 We do have. Brand new ones. Oh, well - we have some extra boards that we can use to repair the hole if we ever choose to do so. That doesn't sound so bad, just screwing something in - I envisioned the pole actually being inserted into a stud and into the floor. I think even we women of the family can figure this one out. Our son actually gave ME an electric screw driver set for Christmas....hint, hint. Thanks ever so much, Bill - you are a rare gem! Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 09:03AM >>> Elaine, My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ====================================== Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > Thanks, > > Elaine Grimmesey > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > work. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > writes: > > > > << Could you tell me what > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > as well. > > good luck. > > -kaye > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 We do have. Brand new ones. Oh, well - we have some extra boards that we can use to repair the hole if we ever choose to do so. That doesn't sound so bad, just screwing something in - I envisioned the pole actually being inserted into a stud and into the floor. I think even we women of the family can figure this one out. Our son actually gave ME an electric screw driver set for Christmas....hint, hint. Thanks ever so much, Bill - you are a rare gem! Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 09:03AM >>> Elaine, My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ====================================== Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > Thanks, > > Elaine Grimmesey > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > work. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > writes: > > > > << Could you tell me what > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > as well. > > good luck. > > -kaye > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 We do have. Brand new ones. Oh, well - we have some extra boards that we can use to repair the hole if we ever choose to do so. That doesn't sound so bad, just screwing something in - I envisioned the pole actually being inserted into a stud and into the floor. I think even we women of the family can figure this one out. Our son actually gave ME an electric screw driver set for Christmas....hint, hint. Thanks ever so much, Bill - you are a rare gem! Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 09:03AM >>> Elaine, My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ====================================== Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > Thanks, > > Elaine Grimmesey > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > work. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > writes: > > > > << Could you tell me what > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > as well. > > good luck. > > -kaye > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Elaine, If you have hardood floors, you may want to do something fancy like glueing a piece of wood to the floor with silicone rubber and attaching the pole to the block of wood. That way when you go to get rid of the pole, a sharp blow sideways on the block with a hammer will probably break the block loose. That way there are no holes in the hardwood floor and all you have to do is sand and refinish the floor. Of course you can get suggestions from our handywoman (with her trusty saw). She built a whole pergola (patio with a roof). Besure to wear your hard hat ) Take care, Bill and Charlotte ======================= Elaine Grimmesey wrote: We do have. Brand new ones. Oh, well - we have some extra boards that we can use to repair the hole if we ever choose to do so. That doesn't sound so bad, just screwing something in - I envisioned the pole actually being inserted into a stud and into the floor. I think even we women of the family can figure this one out. Our son actually gave ME an electric screw driver set for Christmas....hint, hint. Thanks ever so much, Bill - you are a rare gem! Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 09:03AM >>> Elaine, My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ====================================== Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > Thanks, > > Elaine Grimmesey > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > work. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > writes: > > > > << Could you tell me what > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > as well. > > good luck. > > -kaye > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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