How to fix anchors too loose in brick wall?

[CassM]

 

Hi, I tried to install a Daytek clothesline onto my brick wall using the Dynabolts suggested but even though I drilled 8mm holes for 8mm bolts the anchors are loose and are being pulled out by the weight of the clothesline. 

My brother in law suggested using Ankabolts and they do look easier but the 8mm ones are too wide to fit through the mounting brackets. 6mm ones fit but are obviously too narrow for the drilled holes. Is there something I can use to make the 6mm bolts fit in 8mm holes? 

Thanks for your help! 

[JacobZ]

Hi @ajperry,

I'm sorry to hear that you've had the same issue. Unfortunately, without knowing the specific type of hebel that was used, it is difficult to know whether the method would work or not.

At this point, I think it is likely best to look at installing the hose reel in an alternative location or installing a freestanding post to mount the hose reel to.

Is there anything close to this location that is not hebel that you might be able to use? Keep in mind you can run a hose between the tap and the hose reel, so anything within about 5 or so metres would be reasonable.

Jacob

[ajperry]

Hi Jacob,

The house is a brand new two story home in Adelaide’s west built from 75mm Hebel. 

Around the house is a pebblecrete (concrete) path. Between the path and the colourbond fence is a thin garden bed. 

The reality is there really isn’t anywhere to put the wall mounted reel that isn’t Hebel. I could try to find the vertical pieces of wood that the Hebel must be mounted to, but I’d be lucky to find those. 

I’m not removing colourbond roof panels to then drop a a piece(s) or wood to bolt in to. Too hard. 

I may have to revert to a ground based reel or maybe try chemically gluing bolts into the Hebel and then screw the hose reel into those bolts. 

I’ve said it before, but Hebel is pretty popular, I’m surprised we haven’t invented a solution that 100% works. New house are using Hebel a lot. 

Thanks for your help.