Re: Re: Question for installer types...

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Keith Doxey wrote:

>
> Is this a rendered wall or a normal brick wall ?


Brick.

> If its a brick wall put the pin in the join between the brick and
> cement as it is much easier to get it in. Also light rapid taps are
> far more effective than heavy hammer blows and less likely to cause
> the pin to shatter or fly off at an angle.


You'd think so, wouldn't you :-)

> Dont forget to wear eyeshields and mind your fingers!!!!


Indeed.

> Also for horizontal runs, the pin should be below the cable, that
> way, if the clip cracks which they can do, the pin will still support
> the cable.


Good point. I wasn't sticking to any plan on that front...

Jim