Ground Anchor

[mysteryjimbo]

Guys,

I remember seeing a ground anchor on here that is cemented underground. It was in a "V" shape that the chain runs through.

Where is it? I'm probably going to be getting a new drive in the near future and a concealed ground anchor is the way to go.

Cheers.

[Mogs]

I recall that too, it was more a Y shape with cross bars through the vertical section on the Y made out of box section mild steel, you'll need to ensure that it gets good drainage from it or it will fill up with water.

I found this one PDGRAVC102 that looks the part

http://www.insight-security.com/pf11-3.htm

[mysteryjimbo]

Looks good.

From a thieving scums point of view, whats to stop you giving it a good yank when you're lifting it out?

[Mogs]

Found it!

http://www.yanchor.com

The lift up one, I imagine will have some kind of stopper inside it that stops it from being lifted further than the extent shown.

Security is all about making your stuff less attractive than someone elses!

[Cloggsy]

http://64.17.158.1/images/cuts2.jpg

Looks a good piece of kit doesn't it :?:

[blacksheep]

That looks good...

[mysteryjimbo]

Cheers!

[blacksheep]

Gonna be full of cold slimey water most of the year in this country though, maybe even some frogs :wink:

[blacksheep]

Gonna be full of cold slimey water most of the year in this country though, maybe even some frogs :wink:

[jambo]

Part security system, part nature reserve :D

[mysteryjimbo]

I would guess that its hollow thoughout the "Y" or at least have a drainage point. I shall ask them that question prior to buying. If not, i may go the other route.

I'm not too concerned as i intend on leaving a locked chain in it. I really only want it concealed for when I sell the house.

[Cloggsy]

I bet I could have one made for less :!:

[SPeeeeDY]

make sure you buy a V. expensice chain and pad lock, other wise it is no good at all, with it been on the floor it will be so easy to go through with a decent set of boltcrops. (they will put one handle on the floor, and use all of their body weight on the other handle)
I have tested a few chains that i had and the boltys went through no problem, these were 11mm hardend links.
I now use a lot more expensive chains and padlocks

I would say a decent wall anchour would be the best type, not the bolt on kind, as this can just be smashed off with a sledgehammer, it needs to be built into the wall, which is a bit hard on a house, but very easy to do if a new brick garage is been built!


Hope my opinion helps


SPeeeeDY

[harrisman]

clogsy wrote
I bet I could have one made for less Exclamation

and do u know what i COULD make one for less!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! would take maybe an hour tops to knock one of them up!!!!!!!!!


been meaning to make one for a while but just havent got around it. i should really

[mysteryjimbo]

clogsy wrote
I bet I could have one made for less Exclamation

and do u know what i COULD make one for less!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! would take maybe an hour tops to knock one of them up!!!!!!!!!


been meaning to make one for a while but just havent got around it. i should really

I'd have one off ya if you could!

[The Mass]

I bought one of those Y anchors a couple of months back, they look good, and have a hole in the bottom to let the "pond life" out.

I still haven't fitted it yet, as I'm going to be puttin git into to the floor for my new Bike Safe that arrived on friday.

I need to make a concrete floor for the Bike Shed (safe) to sit on, and then the Y anchor will be set in this, so it should keep the theivin f**kwits away.

I think I paid 20 odd quid for the Y anchor ?? can't remember now, can't imagine you lads putting one together for less by the time you put your time and effort into it :?
All the best if you do :wink: they're worth it, and look good build quality.

Oh yeah, if you do buy one, remember not to throw the cardboard away that sits inside it, as this has the 2 bolts wrapped in it, the bolts go through the 2 holes in each side of the actual anchor.

And before you ask - yes I did have to go through the contents of our bin to get the bolts back out:#-o

[harrisman]

I dont have to worry about time and effort as it wouldnt b mine it wud b works! :D the odd foreigner here n there is acceptable. and at the end of the day alls it is is a bit of box section.and from the looks of things not very much at tht. the only time consuming part is cutting it (on a wheel of cause) and welding it. which with a mig will take all of 10 mins. i will have a go at knocking one of these up and will post piccies if i do.