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Old 07-12-2012, 02:44 AM
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put the stud finder against the ceiling -then turn it on and move it.another way is to put the sensor on metal and hunt for the screws.also try deep scan mode.your joists will be at 16 " centers.if you still dont have any luck,put a tiny drill bit in a drill and drill into the ceiling at 3/4" spacing.any resistance will be your joist and you can patch the tiny holes with a dab of dap caulking
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Old 07-12-2012, 03:34 AM
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tried that, didn't work. going a different route!!!
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Old 07-12-2012, 04:14 AM
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Wish you luck

When I mounted my 35lb 48" ATI, I had to use a 52+" piece of 1/4x1-1/4 flatbar as the tank was not sitting perfectly under the joists
I put 4 - 3" screws into the joists to hold the bar
I am very happy with how solid it is
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Old 07-12-2012, 04:58 AM
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The best way to handle this is to find a light in the ceiling that is existing close to the area, the light fixture will be attached to one side of the joist. If it is a 2 storey they will be 16" apart. If it is an attic or roof they will be 24" apart.

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Old 07-12-2012, 05:57 AM
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The best way to handle this is to find a light in the ceiling that is existing close to the area, the light fixture will be attached to one side of the joist. If it is a 2 storey they will be 16" apart. If it is an attic or roof they will be 24" apart.

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Nice try though Glen

They have no ceiling light fixtures in the room

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Is there a ceiling fixture you could take apart to find where the joists are ?
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nothing in the area such as a light... and we tired paper, cardboard and still got nothing... I went and picked up a $60 stud finder maybe this one will work... and yes I tried all directions. my basement is 16" centers and they joists run north to south...If I had the option to cut out a small peiece I would... but i'd never get that fixed and the other half is already wanting to murder me!
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Old 07-12-2012, 06:12 AM
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So ....
Any luck with the new stud finder ?
I mean besides it going off when you turn it on, you big studd you
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Old 07-12-2012, 06:35 AM
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try shining a bright flashlight across the ceiling while it's dark if you have a smooth ceiling-you should be able to see the taping joints.drywall is laid across the joists.it sometimes works with a textured ceiling as well
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Old 07-12-2012, 06:50 AM
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try shining a bright flashlight across the ceiling while it's dark if you have a smooth ceiling-you should be able to see the taping joints.drywall is laid across the joists.it sometimes works with a textured ceiling as well
Especially when guys like Bill lay the tape

Oh, come on, that was funny
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Old 07-12-2012, 02:29 PM
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i will finish my ceiling;i will finish my ceiling;iwill.............
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Old 07-12-2012, 02:34 PM
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Is the ceiling insulated?
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