Recent content by peteymit

Thanks everyone for the replies! What do you mean by suspended? Because what you're describing is what I had in mind, I think. Have a door cut that is in place that I remove and drop the hoist down when I want to use it. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Is that a pipe on top of a 2x that the hoist is fixed to? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Here are some attic photos and a pic of the ceiling where I'd like to locate it. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

They are trusses. Sent from my SM-N960U using The Garage Journal mobile app

It didn't stop working abruptly at some point after 10 years, did it? :)

Yes, sorry, ceiling joists not rafters. And then by "strap" I meant like a galvanized hanging strap to keep the pipe held against the joists.

Hello all! I have been throwing around hoist and gantry ideas for a while so I do things like lift the front of my mower for service, suspend my boat (small 14' aluminum) to work on the trailer, and maybe unloading/loading some other things now and then. That's my purpose, now I had...

Just got off the phone with the inspector. He said 1" from combustibles includes walls. So I can come back the 18" length as long as my vertical portion is at least 75% longer than that. Which it has to be anyway, as I have to have at least 5' vertical from the appliance according to code...

Yes the unistrut is in the way of my desired path. I'll have to look at my codes again but I didn't remember seeing anything. I have the kit and a thimble from Menards, although I think I might need a fire stop instead. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Hello everyone! First time posting but I am stuck. I have two 90s, two 18" lengths, one adjustable 4-12" length, one 48" length and the thimble, cap, flashing and storm cover. I can't decide to run the venting up behind the unit and go behind the fan or come out 18" and be between the outside...