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snapped metal strip holding oil tank in place

  • 11-11-2016 9:21am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11


    Our oil tank is in a very exposed location and is held in place by 2 metal strips embedded in a concrete base. One of the metal strips has snapped due to age/rust.

    Could anyone advise on what I should do?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,637 ✭✭✭TheBody


    Some pictures would help.

    In the mean time, would something like this suit?:

    https://www.amazon.com/Galvanized-Pipe-Strap-10-Gauge/dp/B002WD9EXM

    You can get a roll of this steel strap in most hardware stores. Roll this across the tank and screw/nail it in position.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 oldperson


    Thanks very much for the prompt reply.

    The galvanised pipe strap is exactly what we have. The builder made 4 quite large blobs of concrete on the concrete platform and inserted the two straps into the concrete so that we had 2 straps tightly holding down the oil tank when the concrete had fully set. One of the straps has now snapped.

    I'll check a local builders merchants store to get a new strap and I'll ask for advice on what I should use to fix the strap to the concrete.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    You could buy a cheap nylon ratchet strap, which might last a little longer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 oldperson


    Thanks for an interesting possibility Jack of All.

    I got the metal strapping yesterday and will see if I can use that as I think that would be better longer term. If I have problems then you offer another possible alternative. Meantime some dry not too windy weather would help!


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