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Thread: Seismic Turnbuckle
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05-07-2012, 11:36 PM #1
Don Martin Guest
Seismic Turnbuckle
Found this today and thought I would share. This is one end of the water heater earthquake strap with a home made tension adjustment.
Similar Threads:Last edited by Don Martin; 05-08-2012 at 12:51 AM. Reason: More detail
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05-08-2012, 05:30 AM #2
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Re: Seismic Turnbuckle
With considerable shaking or rocking those hooks look like they could come unhooked since they are not crimped closed. Just a thought. Seismic straps are not required in my part of the country.
Galen L. Beasley
Inspections Supervisor
Housing Authority of Kansas City MO
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05-08-2012, 06:48 AM #3
Don Martin Guest Re: Seismic Turnbuckle
Straps need to be anchored with 1/4 inch by 3 inch lag bolts with washers into the studs. I've inspected close to 1500 water heaters and have never seen someone try it like this.
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05-08-2012, 02:40 PM #4
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Re: Seismic Turnbuckle
Someone gets a "B" for creativity and an "F" for reality. That is not correct.
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