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    Jan 4, 2013, 03:48 AM
    Tapcon Screws
    I love using tapcon screws in cement. But this time I only need to go perhaps only 1/2 into the cement. It is to secure a plastic pipe clamp. Nothing heavy
    I like tapcon because you can do it all in one shot, with a nut driver after you drilled the pilot hole. But I do not think they make Tapcon that small? I think the smallest they have is 1 1/4? Some other screw?
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    Jan 4, 2013, 12:49 PM
    If the load is very light, these type plastic anchors may suffice:
    https://www.google.com/search?q=plas...ox-a#q=plastic

    Tapcons to the best of my knowledge and research require a minimum one inch embedment into the concrete.
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    Jan 4, 2013, 01:34 PM
    Yes that what I though
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