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Socket Boxes damaged....... Fix??

islanderre · 2011-03-19 21:27:28

Evening Folks, I've a couple of Socket and switch boxes in a new build were the part on them where the screw screws into is damaged / stripped threads hence the screws no longer screw in. Besides removal of the affected boxes which would be a serious pain in the ass and hassle that I could seriously do without..... Could…

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19-03-2011 10:27pm

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islanderre

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Evening Folks,

I've a couple of Socket and switch boxes in a new build were the part on them where the screw screws into is damaged / stripped threads hence the screws no longer screw in.

Besides removal of the affected boxes which would be a serious pain in the ass and hassle that I could seriously do without..... Could anyone suggest a fix for this problem????? Is their any retrofit kits to allow repair in situ.

Thanks Folks.

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#2 19-03-2011 10:35pm
cast_iron

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It may be a case of just the screw being threaded. You could try getting a 3.5 threader and re-tap the lugs on the boxes. New screws also. The adjustable lug can be replaced on the boxes by getting a lug off a same type spare box (assuming they are metal boxes).

The switch boxes aren't as critical as they don't get much tugging, but you'll need a good thread on the sockets in any case.

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#3 19-03-2011 10:41pm
M cebee

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try the above

3.5mm pozis or extension stud into back of box can be a 'last resort'

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#4 19-03-2011 10:44pm
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islanderre wrote: »

Evening Folks,

I've a couple of Socket and switch boxes in a new build were the part on them where the screw screws into is damaged / stripped threads hence the screws no longer screw in.

Besides removal of the affected boxes which would be a serious pain in the ass and hassle that I could seriously do without..... Could anyone suggest a fix for this problem????? Is their any retrofit kits to allow repair in situ.

Thanks Folks.

Hi, are you sure your not missing the screw hole ?can be a bit tricky .Have you got the proper screws and lent? if its not that u could try different types of wood screws ,just make sure the socket is not moving or the cables can loosen over time.

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#5 20-03-2011 6:42pm
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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055864132
might be of use

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#6 20-03-2011 9:04pm
islanderre

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Folks,

Ye are legends..... thanks alot. I'll follow the above hits in tips sometime next week.

Thanks alot, really appreciate it.

Regards,

Islanderre.

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#7 21-03-2011 8:25pm
beanie10

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Drill a 5.5mm hole in the back box directly behind the damaged lug and insert a tp2(red rawl plug).Using a 75mm extension screw to screw the socket back up, works every time.

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