Removable anchor for concrete?

[Pony_Driver]

I want to bolt down a safe to make it a little harder to carry off in the event someone decides they want my stuff. The issue is it's in a carpeted area. I had 4 1/2" redheads holding it down before, but when I had the carpet replaced I ended up cutting them off. Obviously I need to place it in a slightly different spot. It's nice carpet and I don't want to leave 4 threaded rods sticking up or mess up the carpet if I decide to move the safe. What is on the market that works to secure something and is reliably removable.

 

[BillyBronco]

1/2” concrete tapcon? Should do what you want.

 

[Boss]

Socket anchors are the best for that.

They have a wedge piece you pound down the middle to set them. I use them for a removable tire machine in my shop. It's been working great.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Mechanical drop ins or epoxy anchored drop ins.

 

[Pony_Driver]

Good stuff, thanks guys.

 

[Boss]

They have a tool to set them but you can also just use a punch. Seen here.

A good tip would be to really clean out your holes before install to get a really good bite

 

[desertPOS]

Haven’t used these personally but looked them up recently after they were recommended to me - looks like they just thread into the concrete

Simpson Strong-Tie Titen HD 1/2 in. x 6 in. Mechanically Galvanized Heavy-Duty Screw Anchor (2-Pack) THD50600HMG-RP2 - The Home Depot

Simpson Strong-Tie - Galvanized Steel Titan HD Anchor - Recommended for permanent dry, interior non corrosive environments or temporary outdoor applications. Easy to install, no special drill bit needed.

www.homedepot.com

 

[AKnate]

Place that bad you need to bolt a safe down?

 

[Boss]

Place that bad you need to bolt a safe down?

You could never find mine and I still bolted it down.

 

[pdangerp]

That tapcon is what I’ve seen everyone recommend. Even my most recent safe came with a set of 3/8x3.

 

[bgaidan]

Place that bad you need to bolt a safe down?

If you need a safe, you need a safe that is securely attached to the building or too big to move. Otherwise, you're just giving thieves a nice box to carry all your valuable shit away in.

 

[Outahand]

Haven’t used these personally but looked them up recently after they were recommended to me - looks like they just thread into the concrete

Simpson Strong-Tie Titen HD 1/2 in. x 6 in. Mechanically Galvanized Heavy-Duty Screw Anchor (2-Pack) THD50600HMG-RP2 - The Home Depot

Simpson Strong-Tie - Galvanized Steel Titan HD Anchor - Recommended for permanent dry, interior non corrosive environments or temporary outdoor applications. Easy to install, no special drill bit needed.

www.homedepot.com

We use these all over at my work. They work great. I hate the Red Heads because we are always changing things. If it is never going to move they are ok.

The drop in threaded anchors are good too. The Strong Ties are just easier.

 

[Squamch]

Haven’t used these personally but looked them up recently after they were recommended to me - looks like they just thread into the concrete

Simpson Strong-Tie Titen HD 1/2 in. x 6 in. Mechanically Galvanized Heavy-Duty Screw Anchor (2-Pack) THD50600HMG-RP2 - The Home Depot

Simpson Strong-Tie - Galvanized Steel Titan HD Anchor - Recommended for permanent dry, interior non corrosive environments or temporary outdoor applications. Easy to install, no special drill bit needed.

www.homedepot.com

I've used these a shit load, trusted my life to them on more occasions than I can count. Good stuff.

 

[AKnate]

You could never find mine and I still bolted it down.

I guess. Door is unlocked and keys are in all the equipment so not like a few bolts is stopping even a skid steer, let alone the big equipment.

 

[SomeGuyFromOlympia]

I guess. Door is unlocked and keys are in all the equipment so not like a few bolts is stopping even a skid steer, let alone the big equipment.

The difference here is OP has valuables, your place is a lay down yard from the shit you drug home from the auction

 

[SomeGuyFromOlympia]

Socket anchors are the best for that.

They have a wedge piece you pound down the middle to set them. I use them for a removable tire machine in my shop. It's been working great.

I used these style
I like the fact that I can remove the item that is bolted down in the future, and there is nothing sticking out of the floor, put a plug in the threads and continue with life