Earthquake Appliance Straps. Refrigerator – Secure refrigerators and other major appliances to wall studs using earthquake appliance straps. Space Heaters – These should be equipped with support legs and properly spaced angles. Learn online to DIY or hire a professional. Suspended AC Units – These should be braced with angles or welded to a support rod. Prevents movement during a earthquake. Peel and stick fasteners allow for easy installation and remove for cleaning or servicing. Designed by SAFE-T-PROOF. Includes: (2) 2" x 3" SAFE-T-PROOF Fasteners; (2) 3M Adhesive Pads; (2) 18" Long STP 1" Straps; (2) Wood Wall Screws; (2) Washers; (2) Alcohol Wipe Pads Ready America Big Screen and Appliance Strap, Adjustable, Series: Quake Hold, 6 ft Length, 500 lb. Load Limit, Nylon, Black, For used to secure your home and office electronics from toppling in an earthquake. For Big Screen TVs and other heavy appliances; These straps are a smart invests to protect an expensive item; Easy to install.
Your water heater is the most unstable appliance in the house. It’s heavy, being full of hot water, and it’s tall, likely to topple over due to horizontal forces from an earthquake. Strap the water heater in place, top and bottom, with heavy-gauge metal straps (not plumber’s tape, which is too brittle to be effective). QuakeHold! Earthquake safety products to heavy furniture and secure antiques and collectibles to keep your home and office safe during a disasaster.
A major earthquake can last from several seconds to several minutes and may be followed by a number of aftershocks. When it’s safe, keeping the safety of your family in mind, check your appliances and utilities for damage. Check the vents, chimney and connections at each gas appliance to be sure they have not been dislodged or blocked.
Big Screen and Appliance Safety Strap to secure big appliances and top-heavy items from toppling in an earthquake. They are for use on refrigerators, televisions, bookcases, china cabinets, wall units, entertainment centers, grandfather clocks, file cabinets and fish tanks. Includes 2 QuakeHOLD. Big Screen and Appliance Safety Straps. Earthquake Strapping or Seismic Restraints For your Hot Water Tank Because of this hazard the BC building and plumbing codes require that ALL electric and gas hot water heaters be strapped or restrained in our seismically active zone (Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Peninsula) . Quake Hold Big Screen TV or Appliance Safety Straps Earthquake Safe your large appliances with these safety straps. Prevent damage and injury in an earthquake. Fits big screen TV 28" and up, or heavy appliance maximum 500 pounds. 2 State-of-the-art flexible nylon woven straps 48" x 2" with industrial Velcro brand fasteners. #1 – Secure refrigerators and other major appliances to wall studs using earthquake appliance straps. Packages are available in large hardware stores.#2 – Another option is to install angle brackets or pronged zee clips.
