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Use of Pipe Straps to support piping

Use of Pipe Straps to support piping

Use of Pipe Straps to support piping

(OP)
I have an application where I have a concrete ceiling which is 7' above the floor.  I need to run ~2" sprinkler branches in this area.

I can use a pear shaped hanger which will put me ~6" down.  

I want to know if it is possible to use two hole pipe straps to support the piping flush with ceiling to maximize clearance.

RE: Use of Pipe Straps to support piping

It is possible, but very difficult.  How do you thread the pipe together when it is tight to the ceiling?

A quick check of the dimension of a standard 2" 'swivel loop hangar' indicate you could probably get a 2-1/2" center line.  Saves you a couple inches.  Of course you still have to consider the pendent depth that stick down 3 more inches.  You probably have already considered various pipe routing and sidewall possiblities, so I can think of any other good options.

http://www.reliablesprinkler.com/system/hangers/Er...

RE: Use of Pipe Straps to support piping

(OP)
I have thought of the swivel loop hanger.  That gets me down to about 6" to the bottom of the pipe.  I was just trying  to get it up higher if possible.

If I can use a pipe strap, I would probably run the piping slightly off the ceiling so I could make the joints.

Another problem I have is that I have to put a cage on the sprinklers.  This will add to my height that will make my piping go even lower, maybe even to 8"-9" below the ceiling.  I want to use an upright head so that I can keep the sprinkler as high as possible.

This is going to be a real head bumper.

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