Securing sprinkler wires to concrete step.
#1
04-15-17, 11:57 AM
Securing sprinkler wires to concrete step.
I'm trying to secure a cable containing sprinkler wires beneath a concrete porch step. I've tried several anchors and every time I attempt to insert an anchor and/or screw the area surrounding the anchor/screw crumbles away.
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding how to secure a sprinkler cable to concrete?
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding how to secure a sprinkler cable to concrete?
#2
04-15-17, 12:25 PM
Group Moderator
Looks like the cement is crumbling under the step.
You could glue the cable under the step with clear silicone. You could use a small blob every 6" or so. Use duct tape to hold the cable in place until the silicone dries and then remove it.
You could glue the cable under the step with clear silicone. You could use a small blob every 6" or so. Use duct tape to hold the cable in place until the silicone dries and then remove it.
#4
04-19-17, 12:08 PM
@pjmax I'll give that a try and if it doesn't work I'll probably end up running the wires through the attic and down the side of the house to the sprinkler valves.
@marq1 I tried using tapcons and the cement crumbled. I also tried using a similar type of fastener that utilizes a plastic anchor but had the same result.
@marq1 I tried using tapcons and the cement crumbled. I also tried using a similar type of fastener that utilizes a plastic anchor but had the same result.
