Just purchased a new pot rack but have yet to install it. I have
identified the wooden joints in the ceiling about the kitchen island but
have yet to purchase any mounting hardware.

I estimate that the total weight , including the rack and the pans etc. will
be approx. 60. The rack has four anchor points.

Having never done this sort of project myself, my question is, what size of
hooks should I get ?. I was in ACE Hardware today purchasing something else
and I asked an assistant who attempted to sell me 4 fours, each with a 150
SWL. Seems a bit excessive to me but is he right ?

I don't usual trust sales associates, especially weekend only ones.

What size/weight of hooks should I go for ?

Thanks

Ardna

Ardna wrote:

Just purchased a new pot rack but have yet to install it. I have
identified the wooden joints in the ceiling about the kitchen island but
have yet to purchase any mounting hardware.

I estimate that the total weight , including the rack and the pans etc. will
be approx. 60. The rack has four anchor points.

Having never done this sort of project myself, my question is, what size of
hooks should I get ?. I was in ACE Hardware today purchasing something else
and I asked an assistant who attempted to sell me 4 fours, each with a 150
SWL. Seems a bit excessive to me but is he right ?

I don't usual trust sales associates, especially weekend only ones.

What size/weight of hooks should I go for ?

Thanks

Ardna
i have 1/4 inch bolts that hold up my garage door when its in the up
position and laying on the rails.... three 1/4 inch by 2 inch lag bolts
that are screwed into the ceiling joist on each side of the door...
thats for the back end.. the front of the rail is screwed onto the front
wall with the same bolts.. so i guess the pot rack will be OK with 1/4 2
to 3 inch lag bolts..... that is not through the ceiling sheet rock