HWT seismic straps

[John7]

I am about to install a 60 gallon electric HWT and need straps. The only ones at the big box store are very crude. I have a narrow mechanical room with equipment at the back that needs periodic maintenance and i don't want sharp metal edges sticking out of the front of the HWT. Also, the simplistic design assumes the studs are right where you need them - exactly either side of the tank.

Any recommendations for better straps?

I saw one system using a shallow unistrut to span 2 or 3 studs, then the straps anchored into the unistrut. This seemed like a great solution to the studs problem. Unfortunately i couldn't determine who made them etc.

Thanks

John

 

[Dj2]

1. Use pipe foam insulation to wrap the straps.
2. Wrap the straps with 2" wide pipe tape, so the straps are not as sharp.