Tom King Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Using my new to me method of mounting yard hydrants, I needed a way to bind the hydrant post to the 2" galvanized pipe support. I didn't want loose stuff sticking out for kids to get scratched on, so I found this. I bought the cheap Chinese copy tool off Amazon. I like it. I probably could have borrowed some regular steel strapping tools, but I wanted stainless steel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 That's a great use Tom. We used a similar tool and stainless strapping to mount wireless repeaters around the city. The electronics have changed but the original mounts are still in use in many locations. An easy and reliable method for short or longer term use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Here's the tool I bought. I'm sure it's a Chinese copy, but I wasn't paying three times that price for one, and couldn't come up with a better way to do it. I bought the thickest 5/8 stainless strap. The clips are more expensive than it seems like they should be, but these days especially, you have to pay to play. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CDXCF4P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The black handle is a cam that holds the strap against the pull by screwing the handle. The little chrome curved handle cuts it just the right length after you get the strap as tight as you should. You have to back off the screw handle some as you bend it back. Beyond that, it looks more complicated than it is. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 I’m not familiar with the “hydrant”. Is the design something to do with winter freezing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 When you close the handle, it opens a drain hole at the bottom, but above the stopper to let the water drain out of the riser tube. You have to provide somewhere for that water to go in the ground. Here, we have to bury one foot deep, but the ground never freezes that deep. Some places require very deep drains. https://myfarmlife.com/home-garden/let-it-flow-how-to-install-a-frost-free-water-hydrant/ With a trench in sandy soil, I thought it needed more support than the surrounding disturbed ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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