Securing 1/2" drop elbow

BimmerRacer · Aug 18, 2009

Installing steam generator outlet and don't have enough depth to to put normal blocking. What else can I use? Any pics/examples?

Thanks

hj · Aug 19, 2009

anchoring

There are metal staps that fasten between studs and the elbow is screwed to it.

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BimmerRacer · Aug 19, 2009

Are you talking about that 1/2" wide strapping sold by a roll or is there something more substantial? Do bix box stores carry it?

hj · Aug 19, 2009

bracket

That material is too thin to hold anything. You need something like Sioux Chief 525-18 support bracket. The holes are small enough so you can use screws rather than bolts. You might also consider a "high ear" drop ear elbow which has the tab right above the pipe opening i.e., right behind the sheet rock, so conventional blocking could be used.

BimmerRacer · Aug 19, 2009

I didn't think you meant that rolled stuff...Thanks!

BimmerRacer · Aug 21, 2009

Found this at Lowes, feels pretty secure.

hj · Aug 21, 2009

strap

It was made for a different application, but is similar to the other material, just a bit more expensive.

BimmerRacer · Aug 21, 2009

Beggars can't be choosers - in this case trip anywhere else woulda cost more in gas

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