Screws for Solckets and Rocker switches

k123456 · 10-10-2011 02:15PM #1

Screws for Sockets and Rocker switches

had a new kitchen, put in, sparky wired new sockets and rocker switches,
tiler arrived, tiled wall, tile only 6mm thick

however when i try to screw the Sockets and Rocker switches
to the back box, the screws are not long enough, any idea where I could get longer screws , please

indie armada · 10-10-2011 03:12PM

any wholesaler will have them, they come in 35/40/50/75 mm sizes, or you could get extension studs. personally id go in and buy the 75mm and cut them down with a snips to the size you need.

k123456 · 10-10-2011 07:40PM

Thanks, Indie:)

10-10-2011 08:24PM

+1 to indie. Just to add:

The screws are M3.5

I would suggest that you also buy an M3.5 tap. These are also available (about €3) in the wholesaler. With a screw that you have cut it is very easy to wreck the threads on the box ( which is very hard to replace). The tap will fix this for you.

meercat · 10-10-2011 08:40PM

2011 wrote: »

+1 to indie. Just to add:

The screws are M3.5

I would suggest that you also buy an M3.5 tap. These are also available (about €3) in the wholesaler. With a screw that you have cut it is very easy to wreck the threads on the box ( which is very hard to replace). The tap will fix this for you.

agree but a little tip for you
cut the screw at a sharp angle (45 degrees or more)with a sharp pliers
this will help the screw find the thread in the socket box

evosteo · 11-10-2011 12:00AM

be no harm to get hold of an electronic crimping tool, i use them all the time for getting a nice clean cut on the screws, theres a 3.5 mm hole the screw is turned in but it gives a perfect cut, saves the chance of the thread getting damaged

only about a fiver in mcquilians

Screws for Solckets and Rocker switches

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