screws

  1. D

    Which screws do you use...?

    For ages I have used 1.5 inch screws with red plugs to pretty much fix anything and everything to masonry... but today used 1 inch screws with did exactly the same job... any other combinations ? anyone use brown plugs ?
  2. W

    Need help to access thermostat screws

    Hi, I have a Beko OTF22300x double oven and need to replace the thermostat in the a main oven. Problem is that I can't access the screws to remove the old thermostat from behind the control plate, as the plate seems to be made up of 2 panels which are really close and I can't separate them...
  3. Z

    White Screws?

    I've helped out on a few jobs recently where they required matching screws, silver and bronze coloured sockets are fine because they come with the matching screws. But now I've a customer who is wanting screws concealing in a white light switch when we rewire their house. Does anyone know where...
  4. S

    Bronze screws in stainless steel

    I'm installing stainless steel sockets in my new house and I'm wanting some contrasting bronze screws. I've installed stainless steel screws into bronze fittings before, and I really like the contrast. However, I don't want the screws to be a dirty brass colour, I'm wanting a bright, shiny...
  5. buzzlightyear

    PLASTIC SCREWS

    ANY BODY CAN TELL ME WHERE TO GET PLASTIC BACK BOX SCREWS FOR LIGHT SWITCHES .
  6. A

    BG Grid Switch cover screws

    Bit of a long shot We are missing the two screws that grip the face plate to a Grid Switch yoke, for a BG faceplate. Happens to be a 3 Gang one, all the rest is done. All nice shiny stainless finish any thoughts? Or anyone think they have a redundant one? Thank you
  7. S

    Dewalt Wall Dog Screws

    Tried them out yesterday as I had a couple of Wiska boxes to attach to a garden wall, tell you one thing they too the job. £6.50 per 100 + VAT from TLC.
  8. 123

    Forget screws, this is the new way to secure back boxes to walls

    Silicone! And lots of it. Not a screw in sight.
  9. 2

    3.5mm machine socket screws

    good evening, have a lot of second fixing to do. using an impact and flat bit, for 3.5mm machine screws. can anyone recommend a bit that lasts??
  10. Leesparkykent

    One for the oldies...Black jappaned screws

    I'm wondering what was the benefit of using these?
  11. ringer

    M3.5 security screws

    Having to blank off several socket outlets in rented property. To discourage tenants from opening up and reconnecting sockets I want to use security screws to fix the blanking plates. Any ideas where I can get some security type M3.5 accessory screws?
  12. W

    screws sizes using ...for

    sorry, but what is the common sized screws used for red wall plugs. i know by sight but not when looking in the catalogue. thanks.
  13. Adie moore

    4mm alan head screws

    in this image of an isolator the screws to tighten down on to the tails were 4mm alan heads. I wasn't happy at all, am I wrong? As far as I can see the main thing with am3 was to do with consumer unit fires which 9 times out of ten are due to bad connections. with this isolator I don't know how...
  14. K

    Where to source 1/8" 40tps faceplate screws for old style MK grid switch banks?

    Hi All, I'm doing a job at the moment where there is an old style MK metalclad grid 12 switch bank which has the cover held with one screw and duct tape(!). It needs three more screws for the faceplate but they're imperial and I can't find any. The dimensions are: -1/8" diameter -5/16" long...
    • Kitchen10
    • Thread
    • faceplate old screws source style switch where
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. H

    Replacing 60's socket compatibility problem

    Hi I need to replace this grubby looking socket shown in the photo with a modern one with usb connection sockets but the internal lugs in the metal pattress box (designed for four screws not two) get in the way and there is a 5mm gap Other than hacking it out and replacing, is there any neat and...
    • harry olee
    • Thread
    • behind boxes metal problem replacing screws socket
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. H

    Mounting bracket on brick wall

    Hi, I've been having difficulty mounting a bracket on a brick wall, the bracket needs to be able to hold 15kg and comes with sleeve anchors but for some reason they don't seem to hold. I've bought replacement sleeve anchors and these also do not hold (not sure why as I'm drilling the right size...
    • h901
    • Thread
    • bracket brick mounting screwfix screws sleeve wall
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. telectrix

    Is this a record

    2 hours to replace a number plate light bulb. corroded screws meant stripping out the tailgate internal panel, dissing the lights and locking mech, removing the 4 nuts holding the external plastic light housing. bench work then, using multitool, narrow-nose pliers, WD40 and any other bits that...
  18. charlie76

    Light Switch Back Boxes with no earth terminal

    I am working in a property that has the old steel painted switch back boxes that have no earth terminal. Came to light when testing R2 on the switch faceplate screws and got open circuit reading. Earth is present but just sleeved and folded over in the back box. I intend to ring crimp the earth...
    • charlie76
    • Thread
    • boxes earth fixing light light switch no earth screws switch terminal under
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Click, Hagar or MK?

    I'm a bit fed up with crabtree (specifically their 2g sockets) which has been my choice of white accessory . I have just had a few where the screws are rounding off in the socket (just on the line conductor but that is probably coincidence) and this doesn't fill me with confidence about the...
  20. S

    DeWalt Wall Dogs For Sale

    Hi, I have 27 packs of DeWalt Wall Dogs surplus to requirements. A mix of white and chrome heads, dome and countersunk. (100 per pack). These are All-steel. Can be used in most base materials including concrete. No pre-drilling required in wood or plasterboard. Suitable for installing fire...

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