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Title: Concrete anchors
Post by: golfish on November 27, 2015, 03:24:57 PM
Hey guys, happy black Friday. I'm asking if any of you have used this type of concrete anchors and how well they held up

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Title: Re: Concrete anchors
Post by: Satex on November 27, 2015, 05:08:50 PM
Never user a concrete anchor that looked like that.  The ones I used expand when you screw them in.
Title: Re: Concrete anchors
Post by: OldFart on November 27, 2015, 05:25:49 PM
Depends what you are fastening, and how many anchors you use. If a light fixture, probably fine. For something like a safe? I would rather use a expansion type anchor. The longer the better. 1/2" bolt size minimum.

O btw i am a plumber. We use anchors on almost daily basis. Another option is drop in type. The bad thing is you need a special tool to "set" the anchor.

dino
Title: Re: Concrete anchors
Post by: Bako88fan on November 27, 2015, 07:23:23 PM
I use Redhead anchors. What OP posted looks like a lag screw. That would work securing your safe to a wall but not effective when anchoring to the concrete below.
Title: Re: Concrete anchors
Post by: Wnick308 on November 27, 2015, 07:27:28 PM
I have used them and they work great but you need a BIG impact drill/gun to get them to work properly. Used the right way and it will crush a 2x4 with ease.
Title: Re: Concrete anchors
Post by: golfish on November 27, 2015, 09:52:11 PM
I have used them and they work great but you need a BIG impact drill/gun to get them to work properly. Used the right way and it will crush a 2x4 with ease.

I was talking to a buddy at work yesterday, he mentioned a impact gun too
Title: Re: Concrete anchors
Post by: golfish on November 27, 2015, 10:07:16 PM
This might be a better bolt. I like the idea that they can be removed easy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgAzlIAJ0F0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgAzlIAJ0F0)
Title: Re: Concrete anchors
Post by: Wnick308 on November 27, 2015, 10:19:15 PM
Looks like the same, just make sure when you drill the hole in the concrete to clean it out good or you'll have a tough time tightening it all the way.