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Hang Hose Reel on Concrete Wall

Ralf11

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I want to hang an old garden hose "holder" on a concrete wall.

It has 2 small holes in it - 1/4" or a bit smaller by the eyeball and guess measurement tool I used..

What is the very cheapest and easiest way to do this?

Nail anchors maybe?

I will never in my life need to do more than these 2 holes so don't want to make an "investment"

Thx!
 
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ford33

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OP you don't show where you are located. If near salt water then my recommendation will not work for you.

If it is concrete and not stone or brick, I would recommend using 1/4" - 1-3/4" long "Tapcon" anchors. A package of 8 is $6 at the home depot model # 24120. You will need to buy the correct size masonry drill size stated on the package. A normal power drill will work but is slower than a hammer drill. Take your time and stop often to clear the hole of dust. Drill straight and try not to make the hole oversize. The drill bit will likely be trashed when you are finished so consider it a throw away.

Drill 1/4" deeper than the anchor or 2" deep. When at depth, blow out the dust in the hole after you drill the hole. Use a turkey baster for this. The fine concrete dust left in the hole acts as a lubricant and the Tapcon will not hold as well.

You will need the correct wrench to screw the Tapcon into the concrete wall. It is a very snug fit as the treads are being cut "tapped" into the concrete as you turn the wrench. Tapcon means tapping into concrete.

A hose reel takes a beating. The weight of the hose and hanger is not the issue. It is the pull away from the wall force as you wind the hose which will cause the mount to fail. If you drill two more oversize holes in the mounting bracket and install four Tapcon's instead of two then the mount will last much longer.

Good luck.
 
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sberry

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I am gonna agree this needs a good anchor. These are pulled of walls by the dozens every day. Drill extra holes if needed. Lots of battery drills have hammer.
 
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Ralf11

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Thx - I'll look for some Tapcons - this is a dry area but outside; we have some low mtns. between us and the ocean (PNW)

I do have a very cheap hammer drill - it will be excited to do this as it will get out of its box for the 2nd time in its life...
 
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