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  1. G

    120 volts on Instant Pot screws

    My spouse was breaking up pulled pork in the Instant Pot using metal forks while the Instant Pot was plugged into the wall, but not on/heating – the stainless steel pot with the food was in the Instant Pot unit. While doing so, she got a shock. I know just enough to be dangerous (literally)...
  2. P

    Wylex REC2S screws supplied?

    This might seem like a dumb question, but I got a Wylex REC2S isolator and there are no screws for fixing the covers on. Am I unlucky they have been lost from this box, or is there some obscure part I also need to order to get the fasteners to hold the covers on?
  3. W

    Mounting screws on the inside of the receptical box ??

    Can you put screws inside of a receptacle box to mount it to a stud as it's allowed by the code https://www.province-electric.com/buy/product/Thomas-Betts-BC1104-LRB/CLENC8b177db079339ba62fb4da4445ca7884
  4. T

    Type of Screws for electric shower?

    Please advise a part number and quote for the 2 screws at the top of our Triton "T80Z fast fit" Shower.? (Also please advise on the type/length of screw etc?) https://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/t80z-fast-fit-electric-shower T80Z https://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/t80z-fast-fit-electric-shower-spares...
  5. S

    Electric heating mat over metal screws?

    Hello, The floor boarding has been stuck down with adhesive and screwed down also with extra metal washers. Someone has now told me it is not a good idea to put an Electrical Heating Mat over it beacuse of the metal screwes and washers. Can I just take them out? Help It will then be screeded...
  6. A

    UK Nicked wires from screws

    Hi everyone, I've drilled a couple of screws through the floorboard as it was squeaking and driving me crazy and realised I might have done something really stupid. I've drilled quite a few screws through it and I realised the next day that I should perhaps used a stud finder to check for wires...
  7. Paule6115

    Hitachi Base Stand Screws

    I have a Hitachi TV which was wall mounted but now I've moved there's no room so needs to go back on base. I've lost the screws the ones I need are 55HK25T74U J and can't find them online for love of money. I've tried everywhere can anybody help??
  8. M

    Any hacks for separating dust from clips and screws etc.

    I'm sorting out a load of stuff and have about 6 Stanley deep organizers Is there any dust cyclone you can make up to separate the dust and dirt Otherwise I've got some mesh and I'll use it to shake the dust out of a bucket or something ?
  9. D

    White Pan Head Screws

    Im after some 1.5 or 2 inch wood screws with a white coated head, any idea who sells such a screw ? I have found some 1 inch ones online but they are too short and expensive £9 for 50
  10. K

    Adaptable box screws seized

    Hi fellas I've got a site where I need to get into these adaptable boxes but every screw is stuck and just gets mashed up when I turn the screwdriver. Any clever tricks to know about before I have to break the lids off? ?
  11. HappyHippyDad

    Where to buy nylon screws?

    I want to replace some metal socket screws with nylon screws. I can only find 25mm ones. I really need a selection, at least 35mm i would think, preferably a few 40mm ones as well. If they are impossible to find, then I guess I could use the extenders, but I'd much rather have a selection of...
  12. R

    Screws on Metal Backbox won’t tighten.

    I’ve been changing some sockets and the last one won’t tighten. They have used 75mm screws. The screw just slides into the lug. I’ve got a CK 3.5mm tap and tried that. Still no luck. Has anyone any tips or tricks? Or any screws that I could buy to make it tighter in the lug?
  13. P

    UK Exposed securing screws

    Some of the plastic light switches in my home are fixed to plastic back boxes. The metal screws securing these switches are therefore not earthed. An electrician who tested my system insisted that these screws must be hidden by plastic covers - is this necessary?
  14. A

    Screws for trunking lid

    Hi all, I was hoping to get some advice on which screws would be best for fixing the lid to some 50mm galv trunking. I am using Legrand trunking and they supply packs of turnbuckles but I am not sure they will be suitable for some smaller lengths of lid. I remember using self drilling screws...
  15. S

    MK Grid Plus Frame & Captive Screws !

    Just bought into MK Grid Plus system to provide required flexibility for light switches. Shocked to see that the frames have captive screws held in place by a washer. Need to use longer screws as most of my back boxes are too far back. Ordinarily you junk the screws that come with sockets...
  16. D

    Allen key screws on meter equipment

    Can anyone remind me what size Allen key is usually required for Hex meter screws ?
  17. Big Clove

    How do you wire double bakelite switches with three wire connector screws

    So yes I have three bakelite double switches 1 of a different brand but both types have only three connectors for wires. Is it simply one main live in (and which would that be?) and two live outs for each of the switches. And I guess the neutrals come off the lights and can be joined together...
  18. C

    How to get off Bosch oven element which does not have screws

    Hi, I need to change the element on my Bosch HBN2350GB oven and all the guides online show elements screwed to the back of the oven with normal screws. Mine though just had weird sticks as far as I can see. Does anyone know how to detach this/what tool is needed? Thanks in advance!
  19. N

    Wood screws, for screwing up faceplates

    Hi, does anybody use a screw with a woodscrew type thread for screwing up faceplates, into the wodden type of back boxes in a very old house, or where lugs are broken ect. I know with some accessories they come with standard 3.5 screws, and a screw with a normal wood screw type thread, but is...
  20. 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 ?

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