Fixings in thermalite block

[dhes]

I'm about to mount a basin without a pedestal on a thermalite block wall any one got any top tips with regards to fastenings. The plugs it comes with which the studing fits look as though they will just crush the thermalite block when they are tightened.

 

[stevetheplumber]

i assume these are fischer bolt type fixings i find the trick is only drill to the depth you need and blow any dust out of the hole

 

[dhes]

Yes they are fisher type fixings, looks like 10mm stud with a type of plas plug.

 

[dhes]

Thanks steve

 

[PAUL JA]

I like these fixings

rigifix available in m6 and m8

 

[AWheating]

stick like shiz it and tell your customer its only goint to be as strong as the wall construction.

 

[Ermintrude]

Drill a hole all the way through block, take off hammer so u don't blow out. Get a long bit of. M8 rod and biggest toggle avail. Push it all the way so hits brick on external leaf. Squirt hole full of Hilti hit. Move in and out to get good coverage. Pull tight so toggle locks in. Use a plate and screw to hold stud tight for24hrs .......
Then fit sink. Wall will collapse before stud comes free.

 

[WHPES]

My thoughts too. There was an advert years ago for Hilti resin which showed an eye bolt in concrete with a Mini slung underneath I seem to remember.

Some of the resins are faster setting.

 

[Adam Bunting]

I tried this resin the other day, I couldn't get a good fixing into a wall so I filled the hole with resin and used the Fischer bolts, the resin done an excellent job they wasn't going anywhere.