Securing 1/2" drop elbow

[BimmerRacer]

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]

anchoring

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

 

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[BimmerRacer]

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]

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]

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

 

[BimmerRacer]

Found this at Lowes, feels pretty secure.

 

[hj]

strap

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

 

[BimmerRacer]

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