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   calvin | Sep 23, 2002 01:37pm | #1

   Have you removed the sink so you can gain access to the bracket?  It should be mounted to blocks behind the drywall.  On occasion, some have used plastic or molly anchors to hang the sink, pedestals are notorious as they do have a bit of support underneath.  I have retrofitted a block by cutting the sheetrock out where it'll be hidden by the sink and installing the block to the studs.  Anchors don't cut it.  You need solid blocking.  Best of luck.

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   ahneedhelp | Sep 23, 2002 02:45pm | #2

   Thanks for the reply, Calvin -

   The bracket itself looks solid as well the attachment point on the wall.

   However, it seems the bracket's lip where the sink hooks onto doesn't appear to be deep enough to securely grab the sink.

   A bit of pressure on top of the sink is enough to unhook the sink.

   The drainline was helping support the sink to the bracket, so to speak.

   Now I am wondering if the original bracket was not replaced when the sink was changed.

   Are brackets available as a separate item ?

   I need to take the sink to a plumbing supply house and find one that has a large enough lip to securely hold the sink onto the wall.

   Are bolts used as additional security in a typical wall mount setup ?

   Alan

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   calvin | Sep 23, 2002 03:05pm | #3

   Well Alan, you are on the right track.  Occasionally some will hang the sink from a pre-existing bracket.  Or maybe the bracket is sucked in a little too much or maybe tipped so as not to grab the mating sink indent.  I would think if you could find the make / model of the sink you could get a new bracket if available.  And yes, sometimes there are holes just to the side and below the bracket area on the sink for large screws to secure to the wall.  There wouldn't be a couple holes out front at the corners of the sink (bottom) that legs would have been placed in?  Some older sinks really only become secure with those legs attached.  __________________________________________

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   ahneedhelp | Sep 23, 2002 04:29pm | #4

   Calvin -

   Thank-you for taking the time to reply.

   I noticed two additional holes on either side underneath the sink about 6" from the front.

   Also noticed the bracket wing that matches the holes toward the back of the sink is not flush to the sink but dropped down about an inch, which leads me to believe it is not the matching bracket.

   I also found out I can get smaller brackets in pairs from the store.

   After reading your new note, the holes toward the front makes perfect sense - the sink mounting lip is not deep enough and is at about a 45 degree angle. Hardly enough to securely hang onto a bracket no matter which bracket is used.

   As you mention, the sink would need additional leg support which explains the holes toward the front.

   My guess is the legs were omitted because the sink is next to a shower stall in a small bathroom. A leg at the front of the sink, even if it is set back, would have been a problem.

   I may need to rig up a pair of legs that starts from one point on the wall/floor corner and spread up to either side to the support holes.

   The holes look like they are designed to rest on some sort of peg/rod that fits in the hole ?

   No way to work with a bolt/screw with no access from top.

   I'm almost there.

   Thanks so much for helping,

   Alan

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   ahneedhelp | Sep 23, 2002 04:53pm | #5

   Calvin -

   Looked underneath the sink again and....found two recessed areas, each with a round indentation designed to accept a peg or rod.

   This is closer to the front corner.

   Since legs are out of the question, I could make a pair of brackets to support the sink at the front.

   Or buy another sink with a deep rear lip that is designed to be held with only the wall bracket.

   Thanks again for your comments.

   I'll be on my own from here.

   Alan

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   calvin | Sep 23, 2002 11:13pm | #6

   If you stop back here, and don't want to attempt to cobble up a bracket, why not shop for a small pedestal sink, a new faucet and make her purty.  Best of luck.__________________________________________

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   http://www.quittintime.com/

    

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   ahneedhelp | Sep 23, 2002 11:37pm | #7

   Yes, a pedestal would be real nice and wouldn't cost too much more.

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   calvin | Sep 23, 2002 11:47pm | #8

   Nope, and they've got several that are wide, but don't project out into the room too far.  Just size the faucet to it, so you don't spit on the spout when brushing your teeth.__________________________________________

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   http://www.quittintime.com/