[hcoles]

Copy that. I want a solid connection with some anchors going to the joists.
I replaced all the old galvanized pipe with PEX but the line to the sprinklers is PVC. I need to go inspect to see that the rats are not near to chewing on that. I just need to get up the nerve to go under there. It's now not hot outside so I have no good excuse. I do plan to put in a ball valve so I can shut off the line going to the garage sprinklers if I need to do additional maintenance.
I have a rat trap setup with no takers on the peanut butter but they are getting smart now. When I just put peanuts under there they were gone the next day - so I know I have rats.
Reminds me of a saying - "What ever needs to be done, something must be done first."