Hanging black pipe from my ceiling

[Garys Garage]

Just finished dropping a new metal ceiling in my shop and now it is time to install new air lines. I have been searching the internet to find hangers. I have found plumbers strap and plastic J hangers. What I am looking for is more of a bow tie look. I found 2 at the local Menards. Went to the next closest Menards and they have none. Just searched Lowes.com and nothing. Any ideas?

 

[saabman]

It has been a number of years since I mounted my black iron lines, but as memory serves the clamps came from Grainger. Mine are mounted on the walls about 10 ft up. The are secured to the walls with a single lag screw. They are (were) available for 3/4 and 1/2 pipe.

Chris

 

[NUTTSGT]

There's different types out there, depends what you want and want to spend.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-2-pipe-clevis...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48381e89af

http://cgi.ebay.com/35-MINERALLAC-4...wItemQQptZBI_Pipe_Benders?hash=item20a02e30b3

 

[Garys Garage]

I searched ebay for an hour and could not find it, second ones are what I am looking for thanks.

 

[NUTTSGT]

no problem

 

[OccupantRJ]

Take a look at electrical conduit hangers. See if they will work for you.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/co...-mounting/electrical/ecatalog/N-8ag?op=search

 

[djjsr]

I got a box of those from Lowe's in the electrical dept.

 

[rockwithjason]

I got a box of those from Lowe's in the electrical dept.

yup, that is where they are. they are commonly referred to as minis. for 3/4 black pipe you probably need number 2.

 

[fatboy99]

I found some at home depot's site had to add a zip code to get them to show up. I got mine at the Fort Wayne Menards but it's been several year's ago dont remember if they were in the plumbing dept or electrical. Ill have to check it out the next time im there

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[Garys Garage]

Got a deal on one inch black pipe. Which number do I need will get them tomorrow.

 

[regguy1]

Plastic might be a easier way to run air lines. I know a couple guys who did it and are very happy

 

[OccupantRJ]

Not sure. Go in, find a clamp, take to plumbing dept., check on 1 inch pipe.

RJ

 

[wakeboarder311]

for 1" you need a #2 minerallac
#0=1/2
#1=3/4

 

[DRJZ1974]

I was thinking of using these when I get to that phase of putting up air lines.

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0701935&ucst=t

 

[saabman]

1 inch black iron weighs much more than thin wall conduit. The hangers I was talking about are shown on the grainger link a few posts back (pipe straps). Does your ceiling have firring strips (under the sheetrock) running perpendicular to the truss beams? If so you will have great flexibility surface running. I prefer to use small 2x4 blocks to as anchor points on walls and ceilings. This positions the pipe away from the wall/ceiling and provides clearance for unions, Ts, and elbows.

EDIT: Oops, dropped metal ceiling, forget the firring strip idea.

Chris

 

[Garys Garage]

Just got back from Lowes. Picked up all 7 they had in stock. Going to have to find some elsewhere. I guess it is a place to start. I got 2 1/2 1/4 in lag screws for the ceiling and 1 in for the header. Black pipe was free.

 

[Torque1st]

Look up "split ring pipe hanger".

Here is a link to some:
http://www.americangranby.com/partdetail.asp?subCat=PIPE HANGERS
Base part number 202-***

 

[rodm1]

unistrut is a grate alternative if you like the industrial look.

http://www.aesrenew.com/HighQualPhotos/Autohuas Grid Tie At Weatherhead.jpg