Threadbare hole in electrical box

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by MBM, May 25, 2015.

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  1. miss pickle

    miss pickle Well-Known Member


    smiley-laughing005.gif Haha!
     
    miss pickle, Jul 29, 2015
    #21
  2. stateit

    stateit Screwfix Select

    You don't actually need an M4 tap - you use an M3.5 one on the stripped lugs, and use a normal plate screw.
     
    stateit, Jul 29, 2015
    #22
  3. Rulland

    Rulland Screwfix Select

    Huh?, re tap thin air?...:confused:
     
    Rulland, Jul 29, 2015
    #23
  4. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select


    Oooh. Dunno about that!

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Jul 29, 2015
    #24
  5. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    Small amount of epoxy or plastic metal, then drill and tap if the other ways don't work.
     
    nigel willson, Jul 30, 2015
    #25
  6. Bazza-spark

    Bazza-spark Screwfix Select

    Bazza-spark, Jul 30, 2015
    #26
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