Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Forums Shop Talk Petroliana Forums General Petroliana Discussion Jig for concrete pad for Wayne 615

So im picking up a Wayne 615 to put by my 26 Ford outside. Im wanting to pour a small pad for it but with studs in the concrete for when I set it on the pad I can bolt it down. What are some ideas you all have for a jig to set it up? Iv never poured a concrete pad before and im sure I can do that, just getting bolts/studs in the concrete and in the correct places is my question I guess. But like I said, I figured a jig of some sort might be it?

Or, just drill holes in the concrete and bolt it down afterwards?

I bolted my pump down with concrete anchors. I recently installed a railroad crossing signal I fabricated and because of it's height and weight I dug a 48" deep foundation, stubbed in conduit for electric, welded a threaded rod cage and set it in to the concrete when I poured it (see pics). You can do a much smaller version of this by bolting threaded rods to the bottom of your pump and making a pattern from plywood for alignment. Use 2" x 6" wood studs and make a frame (technically form). Lay down some stone and steel mesh then mix and pour your concrete. Place the wooden pattern (with the threaded rods bolted to it) into it. Once it's dry you can remove the 2" x 6" framing and the wooden pattern and the pump should bolt right on to the studs.

Wally

Personally I would drill holes after poring the pad.

Great. That's def something to get the mind thinking.

Im wondering if drilling the concrete then bolting would be ok also?

Brian , Poured my own gas pump pads once and twice now as we moved last spring to our new place . I would pour the pad then hammer drill your holes once you position the pump to suite you. J bolts work but tapcon fasteners or wedge bolts are so much easier and super strong . What Walster did with his RR sign is exactly how I did both my sign posts, but for just a pump , drilling then anchors or tapcons would be all you need . ....I like that RR sign Wallster!

We use these wedge anchors at work all the time (like Travis mentioned). Drill a hole, hammer them into the hole and tighten the nut down.

Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JI_9ggbmcY

Wally



ps. I'm not trying to hijack your thread Brian but if anyone wants to check out the RR crossing fab and install pics, they're on my website here: http://www.wallys-speed-shop.com/railroad_crossing.html

Thanks!

Im diggin the wedge bolt idea here. I watched a video right before you posted that and that seems like the ticket. Just have to get my measurements right.

Thanks a bunch guys. Ill be posting pics when I get it together!

And Wallster, the jig you made for your RR setup would be the way to go with something of that weight for sure. I didn't know about the wedge bolt giddyup until now. Def confident in those

Cool Brian, that's what's so great about this forum, plenty of helpful advise from members.

Wally

Brian-You really dont have to measure anything ,as you can put the pump where you want it, drill down through the holes in the base (A little deeper than you need) then just tap the expansion anchors down (with the nuts and washers in place) down till they bottom out and tighten the nut. The wedge pulls up as you tighten and your done. My only advise would be not to go fanatical and over tighten the nuts. Even then, there is always epoxy...

Those wedge bolts work.....most of the time. On occasion they will pull through.

I used wedge bolts when I installed my above ground twin post hoist years ago. Never had a problem with it coming loose.
It was a little scary when I was drilling the holes because I had in floor heating. Never hit water. Thank goodness !

Nice railway crossing!!!

Thanks for all the responses guys.