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Screws for Ceiling Light Fitting

doglover1 · 2010-05-26 20:49:00

What type of screws / raw plugs would I use to attach bog standard light fittings to the ceiling. Tks.:D

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26-05-2010 9:49pm

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doglover1

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What type of screws / raw plugs would I use to attach bog standard light fittings to the ceiling. Tks.:D

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#2 27-05-2010 10:19am
meercat

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Try get screws long enough to reach joists or studs. Length will depend on light fittings. If light is not heavy rawlplugs may hold it. Generaly 2" 8 with good expansion plugs will hold it.again without seeing the light it's hard to tell. Just take care.

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