My ceiling is 10 feet high. Can you recommend the best anchors and strap length that I should go for?
Installing rings
Started by Luke Harris, August 17, 2015 · 6 Replies · 2,962 Views
Strap length: go with the 16*
Anchoring: This depends on what type of ceiling you have, dry wall and joists or concrete.
For Concrete, Use standard Concrete Anchors with Eye Bolt inserts
For Joists: Run a 2x4 across 3 joists and either a lag screw with and eye end or a through bold with eyebolt end.
Standard spacing between the rings is 50cm (apx. 19.5 inches)
Another option may exist if you have exposed joists and beams. I have an exposed beam (I mean a thick piece of wood or metal), you may be able to rig an anchor with nylon straps, such as are used in rock climbing. I did this in my garage, which has a very solid beam going across the middle. I have not tried to rig anything on the joists; the load would need to be spread somehow, I think, as indicated above.
If you end up using eye bolts, purchase ones that are a solid circle all the way around. Many eyebolts at the hardware store are incomplete circles of metal, and are less effective at holding a load.
Great point about the eyebolts, then need to be cast or welded shut.
I got my rings and I have a 2 x 6 across my ceiling joists that I will put the eye bolts in. Can I put the straps throught the eye bolts, or do I have to use carabiners?
I would definitely recommend carabiners.
In choosing carabiners, you may have a choice between aluminum and steel. Many carabiners designed for rock climbing are lighter, as they must be carried, but may not be as strong or long-lasting as steel. Both will hold you, but there is no need to spend more for a lighter weight. Also, there are different "gate" options, such as threaded gates with a nut, or a spring gate. (or there are spring gates with a locking nut) Unless speed is needed, the threaded carabiners may be more secure.