Tinsanta Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Hi all, I just recently purchased a Epson Tw700 and have been projecting it of my mini fridge for the past week, but would like to mount it to the ceiling. I have the mount and I have the drill but what else should I use to fasten it to the ceiling. The last thing I want is for it to come crashing down. I have searched through previous posts and they recommend a wooden beam but this is sadly not an option for me as I have no crawl space in the ceiling and its seems to be solid concrete. I am not a builder so cant really be sure. So if it is concrete will some masonry screws be strong enough to keep my projector aloft? The weight capacity of the mount is 10kg so that should be fine. Any help would be appricated.
Stets Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Santa, The best way to fix the mount to the concrete ceiling is to use "blue screws" Product Link http://www.confast.com/products/tapcon-con...CFQvlYAodhAQogg These are available at Bunnings and the like. Alternatives are Ramset Dynabolts but the Blue Screws are by far the easiest to work with.... Just make sure you drill the hole size as per the recommendations on the pack Stets Hi all, I just recently purchased a Epson Tw700 and have been projecting it of my mini fridge for the past week, but would like to mount it to the ceiling. I have the mount and I have the drill but what else should I use to fasten it to the ceiling. The last thing I want is for it to come crashing down. I have searched through previous posts and they recommend a wooden beam but this is sadly not an option for me as I have no crawl space in the ceiling and its seems to be solid concrete. I am not a builder so cant really be sure. So if it is concrete will some masonry screws be strong enough to keep my projector aloft? The weight capacity of the mount is 10kg so that should be fine. Any help would be appricated.
Tinsanta Posted April 4, 2007 Author Posted April 4, 2007 Santa,The best way to fix the mount to the concrete ceiling is to use "blue screws" Product Link http://www.confast.com/products/tapcon-con...CFQvlYAodhAQogg These are available at Bunnings and the like. Alternatives are Ramset Dynabolts but the Blue Screws are by far the easiest to work with.... Just make sure you drill the hole size as per the recommendations on the pack Stets Thanks!
brodricj Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 What Stets says, you can hang 10 projectors off the ceiling and have no risk of pulling the anchors out! That is, as long as you do in fact have a concrete ceiling. However, if you are in a single floor dwelling I doubt you have a concrete ceiling. I'd be drilling a test hole first to be doubly sure exactly what you're mounting to.
50mxe20 Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Santa,The best way to fix the mount to the concrete ceiling is to use "blue screws" And NOT blue tack!
benthx Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Santa,The best way to fix the mount to the concrete ceiling is to use "blue screws" And NOT blue tack! Way to go Lyle! A Gentleman and comedian. Ben
The_Preacher1973 Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 Hi all, I just recently purchased a Epson Tw700 and have been projecting it of my mini fridge for the past week, but would like to mount it to the ceiling. I have the mount and I have the drill but what else should I use to fasten it to the ceiling. The last thing I want is for it to come crashing down. I have searched through previous posts and they recommend a wooden beam but this is sadly not an option for me as I have no crawl space in the ceiling and its seems to be solid concrete. I am not a builder so cant really be sure. So if it is concrete will some masonry screws be strong enough to keep my projector aloft? The weight capacity of the mount is 10kg so that should be fine. Any help would be appricated. If it is concrete, I'm a big fan of Dyna bolts. You'd be surprised how much you can hang off a few of them.
yamapro Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 I certainly agree with Preach - Dynabolts are mans best friend when it comes to masonry fixings Those 'blue-screws' look interesting too though i must say - any one know if they are designed to support weight in a totally vertical application? Either way, FWIW i figure you have to drill a pilot so may as well go trusty ol DBs doesn't really seem like any more effort to me
JoshH Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 I certainly agree with Preach - Dynabolts are mans best friend when it comes to masonry fixings Those 'blue-screws' look interesting too though i must say - any one know if they are designed to support weight in a totally vertical application? Either way, FWIW i figure you have to drill a pilot so may as well go trusty ol DBs doesn't really seem like any more effort to me DynaBolts all the way - and usually with a chemset to ensure they outlast time itself.
JoshH Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 I certainly agree with Preach - Dynabolts are mans best friend when it comes to masonry fixings Those 'blue-screws' look interesting too though i must say - any one know if they are designed to support weight in a totally vertical application? Either way, FWIW i figure you have to drill a pilot so may as well go trusty ol DBs doesn't really seem like any more effort to me DynaBolts all the way - and usually with a chemset to ensure they outlast time itself. Other benefit of dynabolts is they are strongest when pulled in the opposite direction to which they are inserted. As above... add chemset and voila! Atom bomb proof!
Guest eandoz Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 I'd use blue screws,I use dynabolts all the time and admit there is nothing stronger,that is of course if you are supporting very heavy loads with it But what are we talking about here,5-6 kg's?This is really overkill,for a crt pj yeah, for sure, but not a piss fart digital. The other thing to consider is removing these bolts or screws.Screws will come out again,dynabolts wont.So take the uninstall into consideration aswell.If you cant bash the bolts back into their hole when you're done you'll have to grind them off (not fun)So for this application I'd definately use the blue screws. Dave
Curious Posted April 4, 2007 Posted April 4, 2007 I'd use blue screws,I use dynabolts all the time and admit there is nothing stronger,that is of course if you are supporting very heavy loads with itBut what are we talking about here,5-6 kg's?This is really overkill,for a crt pj yeah, for sure, but not a piss fart digital. The other thing to consider is removing these bolts or screws.Screws will come out again,dynabolts wont.So take the uninstall into consideration aswell.If you cant bash the bolts back into their hole when you're done you'll have to grind them off (not fun)So for this application I'd definately use the blue screws. Dave Blue screws are easier, but Dyna bolts are stronger...for Tinsanta I suspect he will need to assess the 'anal' factor when it comes to how much peace of mind he wants. If he's anything like me, over-engineer it to buggery so that no sleep can be lost in the wee hours of the morning (you know that time when you wake in a cold sweat when you realise that the new plasma wall braket only has 5 high tensile screws holding it to the custom strengthened wall when you specifically planned for 6 screws) Curious
JoshH Posted April 5, 2007 Posted April 5, 2007 I'd use blue screws,I use dynabolts all the time and admit there is nothing stronger,that is of course if you are supporting very heavy loads with itBut what are we talking about here,5-6 kg's?This is really overkill,for a crt pj yeah, for sure, but not a piss fart digital. The other thing to consider is removing these bolts or screws.Screws will come out again,dynabolts wont.So take the uninstall into consideration aswell.If you cant bash the bolts back into their hole when you're done you'll have to grind them off (not fun)So for this application I'd definately use the blue screws. Dave Blue screws are easier, but Dyna bolts are stronger...for Tinsanta I suspect he will need to assess the 'anal' factor when it comes to how much peace of mind he wants. If he's anything like me, over-engineer it to buggery so that no sleep can be lost in the wee hours of the morning (you know that time when you wake in a cold sweat when you realise that the new plasma wall braket only has 5 high tensile screws holding it to the custom strengthened wall when you specifically planned for 6 screws) Curious Dynabolts... That way you avoid things that go 'bump' in the night..... :ph34r:
Tinsanta Posted April 5, 2007 Author Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks Guys! I appricate your help. I think I might go with the blue screws as I will be in my apartment for about 2 years then want to head overseas and rent it out so, as long as those blue things hold I should avoid things that go bump in the night. Thanks for all your input!
yamapro Posted April 5, 2007 Posted April 5, 2007 Glad you have found the answer that is right for you mate! Just quickly however FWIW dynas aren't such a problem to remove... just undo the nut and tap the casing deeper into the hole you drilled earlier...then patch - piece o' cake! Allk that being said it appears the blue screws will do the trick for you - so good luck and report back once they're up!
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