Supports for Gas Pipe

[Blackmesa]

I have some gas pipe that runs across my garage, that's currently supported by a built in shelf I want to tear down. The pipe is 1-1/4", or 1", not sure without double checking.

I know support is needed every 6', can I attach the ceiling plates such as this (LINK) into the drywall with anchors or do I need to go into studs?

Pictures for reference: LINK

 

[acmikee]

Go into studs using J hangers. Supported by 3/8 lag screw to all thread then use a coupling to all thread to a nut on each side of the J hanger

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

How far is the run,picture?

 

[BD1]

Looks like 1''. I would use what you have and screw into stud. Just cut longer or shorter rod to fit. This will allow you to keep pipe the same distance off wall. '' J'' hooks with a specific center to match existing distance from wall maybe hard to find. You could always add wood to shim out.

 

[Blackmesa]

Go into studs using J hangers. Supported by 3/8 lag screw to all thread then use a coupling to all thread to a nut on each side of the J hanger

Not sure what you mean by J-hanger? Any reason to not use the ceiling plate and go into the bottom of the joist?

How far is the run,picture?

12' ish across the garage, 5' ish across the top of the shelves.

I figured attaching to joists would be required, it just ***** because I'm pretty sure there isn't one centered on the length of pipe across the top of the shelf. Oh well, time to tear into the ceiling to add a nailer.

 

[Farmall Cub]

You don't have to get too crazy with support. It can be anything from U or J hooks, A U is bent and sharp on both ends and you just hammer it into the wood. You can use galvanized strap, wood blocks and clamps, etc. It does not have to have fall or be plumb but asthetics comes in, you don't want it to look like **** either. Black iron can take a lot of abuse even in the joints, not that I recommend it. So, support it the best you can, if a lighter support is all you can do, half the distance of intervals. Common sense rules.
If you move it around during this, as a safeguard, get a spray bottle and mix some dish soap and water to spray on the joints (the more soap the better, even better and cheaper, go to the dollar store and buy some soap bubbles for kids and you'll have enough for a long long time). You are looking for bubbles or a "beard" indicating a leak.
No leaks, sit back and enjoy a job well done.
Leak? Break it down from the end, redope and retighten, turn on and soap test.

 

[PittsS1]

I wouldn't even tear into the ceiling. I assume joists run parrallel to this pipe run, so just nail/screw up a piece of 2x4 spanning two joists and screw your hangar plate into that. Or if you want to be more elegant, just grap a 16" long piece of unistrut or something.

 

[Sticky]

Don't need to go crazy. Just j hooks into studs.