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   calvin | Dec 27, 2004 03:52am | #1

   j,   Yes you can have a track bent to whatever configuration will work for the tub.  A straight track for a conventional tub would be a pc of cake.  You need then get the swivels and the chain (like key chain in stainless) to complete the system.  The track can be dropped from the ceiling with a couple of down rods, or you can lengthen the chain to get to the curtain length you have.  I went to a good curtain rod fabricator/installer in our city and they produced this for a roll in accessible shower.  The rollers work well, no tangles nor friction to aggravate you. 

   The rollers were plastic with stainless connectors, the chain-stainless, and the track-aluminum which we painted to match the ceiling.

    

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

   
   

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   Edited 12/26/2004 7:53 pm ET by calvin

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   JohnT8 | Dec 27, 2004 07:48am | #4

   Heck, that's a good idea, calvin.  In the MBR I've got curtains on tracks like that and never thought to use it in the MBA.

   How much jangle do you get from the SS chain as you open and close it?

    jt8

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   calvin | Dec 27, 2004 03:15pm | #5

   john, well, best described as the noise you get when the nurse slides the curtain shut.  Not really a chain jangle.  We experienced no bind in the slide around the curve in the track. 

    Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   JohnT8 | Dec 27, 2004 09:41pm | #6

   john, well, best described as the noise you get when the nurse slides the curtain shut.  Not really a chain jangle.  We experienced no bind in the slide around the curve in the track. 

   So you're just getting the noise of the wheels in the track.  That's cool.  That probably means the curtain is keeping enough weight on the chain to keep it from  jangling.   Looks like you've got the fabric curtain for looks and the plastic liner for water resistance.   Are either of the curtains weighted, or is the weight of the two-layer curtain enough?

   And in the words of a BT philosopher... consider that idea stolen.  Think I might try that in my place (even though its a straight run).  :)jt8

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   calvin | Dec 28, 2004 03:38am | #7

   Yessir, heavy cotton (drop cloth wt.) outter curtain w/plastic inner curtain.  They're not wheels, but a swivel that runs guided in the track.  It pulls easy.  Happy I could help, steal on............Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   billyg | Dec 29, 2004 12:26am | #8

   It sounds like the weight of your curtains really helps.  I used light vinyl curtains & I got tangling and binding with the steel chain, which is why I switched to the PVC drops.  I like the look of the steel chain better.

   Billy

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   JohnT8 | Dec 29, 2004 01:58am | #10

   It sounds like the weight of your curtains really helps.  I used light vinyl curtains & I got tangling and binding with the steel chain, which is why I switched to the PVC drops.  I like the look of the steel chain better.

   Some of the hospital type curtains have chain sewn into the bottom hem to give them weight while still remaining flexible.

    jt8

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   billyg | Dec 27, 2004 04:15am | #2

   Yep, I have done it too.  The curtain hanging by the PVC drops or the stainless ball chain looks a little strange, but the bathroom looks much better without the rod.  Very clean lines.  I have also seen people drop the track down from the ceiling (like a shower curtain rod) but I don't like the look as much as the track screwed into the ceiling.

   Some websites are below.  I bought the white anodized track from Imperial Fastener and the PVC drops (the stainless ball chain frequently got tangled).  Get the wider track that uses rollers -- the sliders don't work smoothly in curves. 
   http://www.arnelson.com/cubicletracks.htm
   http://www.imperialfastener.com/cub_track.htm

   http://www.briteinc.com/page15.html

   http://www.covoc.com/Cubicle_Track/cubicle_track.html

   http://www.hospitalhardware.com/ordering.html

   http://www.pryorproducts.com/catalog/view.asp?SearchType=Category&SearchValue=7

   You can get extra-long shower curtains if necessary:
   http://store.yahoo.com/bedbathstore/mexlshcu.html

   Billy

   
   

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   Edited 12/26/2004 8:25 pm ET by Billy

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   billyg | Dec 27, 2004 04:28am | #3

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   BossHog | Dec 29, 2004 01:35am | #9

   I bought a curved rod from "Antique Hardware and Home".

   They have wrap-around ones for old tubs like this one:

   http://antiquehardware.com/product/70058403/

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   We bought an "L" shaped one like this:

   http://antiquehardware.com/product/70049948/

   Save water. Shower with a friend.