Moen R8948P Peened 48-Inch Grab Bar

With the two top big box stores having few selections of grab bars, either online or in-store, I was happy to find these premium grab bars on Amazon for a really excellent price.

I'm not the handiest person in the world, so I really liked the built-in template on the ends which allows some variability in exactly where you place the screws (the instructions tell you which positions are critical for each end). There are not just holes, but kidney-bean-shaped cutouts which mean you can really aim well to hit the stud without having to do all sorts of contortions with the bar itself.

Typically, I did manage to strip 2 of the screws, one on each end. I trotted off to the local hardware store, but could not find an exact match. Perhaps the screws were fabricated especially for the grab bar, or perhaps the identical screws were just not stocked there.

Though I did use the similar screws from the hardware store, I drilled 2 extra pilot holes, so that if I can manage to get the replacement screws, I'll add them.

I emailed Moen about getting these screws, and will update this review after their response.

UPDATE

Moen's response to my email was that they didn't have spare or replacement parts for this kind of item. Instead, they said they'd send me a whole new grab bar assembly. I felt kind of bad about this, but I wanted to make sure my tub installation was rock-solid, so I accepted their solution, all the while feeling somewhat like a freeloader. I took two screws from the new package and used them where I'd already placed the first grab bar. The left-over new bar I will use somewhere else, where safety is not such a big issue. I have to say that Moen customer service went above and beyond.

I like to keep thinks brief. It is perfect. Exactly what I needed. Price was good, quality is excellent. No bad comments.

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A substantial, easy to install,safety bar that blends with decor in the bath/shower area. Why did I wait so long to install one? Can be placed on an angle, or horizontal/vertical for installation. Buy one, you will be glad you did.

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Great design. The Securemount flange allows the Grab Bar to be secured into a stud ... unlike other models have 3 screw holes equally spaced around the circumference of the flange. The hinden screws also adds an additional touch of elegance. The Securemount flange also eliminates the exactness of measuring and drilling. Comes with 6 2 inch screws. I secured the grab with 2 screws directly into a stud with one screw at 12 o'clock and the other at 6 o'clock. It is secure. The 1 1/2 inch diameter bar is a good grip size. Using the ADA recommendations as your guide will make this product very functional when installed in your home. I think I had read a review indicating the grib size was 1 1/4 inch. It is 1 1/2 inch as stated on the packing.

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Installed with screws into studs on both and feels like the wall would come down before the bar comes loose. Looks good, screws covered by flanges.

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