Drilling above sockets

karlitob

Hi all,

I have three double sockets spanning an 1800mm wall in my kitchen attached to the island. I have the most perfect clock (which is kinda see through) for the spot on the wall above it. Is there any special trick of getting a screw in to take the clock? The spot where the nail would be is directly above one of those sockets. Those click command strips won't work as there's not much purchase on the back of the clock.

Thanks

paddy147

karlitob wrote: »

Hi all,

I have three double sockets spanning an 1800mm wall in my kitchen attached to the island. I have the most perfect clock (which is kinda see through) for the spot on the wall above it. Is there any special trick of getting a screw in to take the clock? The spot where the nail would be is directly above one of those sockets. Those click command strips won't work as there's not much purchase on the back of the clock.

Thanks

Is the wall a stud/partition wall or a solid wall??

Get a cable finder and scan the wall for any electrical cables,water/heating pipes,co ax cables and also any wooden studs behind the wall.

If you can locate a wooden stud,then just use a 45-50mm wood screw and screw directly into it.

Then hang the clock on it.

If there is no wooden stud,then just use a grey plasterboard rawl plug and 50mm screw.

The rawl plug will make a knot in behind the plasterboard,as you screw into it...this gives a good solid hold,and you can hang up to 15 kgs with just 1 of these rawl plugs.


Simples.:)


PS-If its a solid wall,then scan the wall for pipes,cables and then use a 7mm brown rawl plug and screw instead.

Easy peasy.:)

karlitob

paddy147 wrote: »

Is the wall a stud/partition wall or a solid wall??

Get a cable finder and scan the wall for any electrical cables,water/heating pipes,co ax cables and also any wooden studs behind the wall.

If you can locate a wooden stud,then just use a 45-50mm wood screw and screw directly into it.

Then hang the clock on it.

If there is no wooden stud,then just use a grey plasterboard rawl plug and 50mm screw.

The rawl plug will make a knot in behind the plasterboard,as you screw into it...this gives a good solid hold,and you can hang up to 15 kgs with just 1 of these rawl plugs.


Simples.:)


PS-If its a solid wall,then scan the wall for pipes,cables and then use a 7mm brown rawl plug and screw instead.

Easy peasy.:)

Hi Paddy

Thanks.
It's a solid concrete block wall. There is definitely wires from a chase in the middle of the wall in the exact line I want to drill in. The clock can't go anywhere else but here. Are there any tricks to get the clock hanging in the centre of the wall but avoiding the chase?

PS saw you were banned - what reason could they ban you

paddy147

karlitob wrote: »

Hi Paddy

Thanks.
It's a solid concrete block wall. There is definitely wires from a chase in the middle of the wall in the exact line I want to drill in. The clock can't go anywhere else but here. Are there any tricks to get the clock hanging in the centre of the wall but avoiding the chase?

PS saw you were banned - what reason could they ban you

You could fit a brass picture frame clip that taps into and grips into the surface plaster.

They are good enough for what they do.

If the clock is a lightweight clock,,then you would be fine.:)


Lets just say that myself and a electrical big retail shop that advertizes here on boards and a moderator didnt agree with me when I voiced my concerns about me buying a product from the retailer and also the blatant false advertizing and the following excuses....:(:mad:

But sure hey.....money talks.








PS...you could also fit a small 15mm thick strip of plywood or red deal wood.

Make the strip small enough to fit inside the back of the clock.

Drill/Screw that piece of wood into the wall on either side of the cable/chase.

Then screw a 20-25mm wood screw into the middle of the wood and hang the clock.

You could paint that strip of wood the same colour as the wall.

Once the clock is hung...you would never know the difference,as you wont be able to see the wooden strip behind the clock.

AN SDS or Masonary drill will drill the wal holes for you with no problems.

meercat

how wide is the clock

drill 2 holes level about 6 inches apart(either side of the wire chase)

insert rawlplugs and screws

tie some string between the screws

make up a hook from coat hangar

hook in the middle of the string

place clock on hook

meercat

karlitob wrote: »

PS saw you were banned - what reason could they ban you

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

paddy147

meercat wrote: »

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Well I kinda am a bit of an argumentative boll0x aswell.:pac::pac::D

meercat

paddy147 wrote: »

Well I kinda am a bit of an argumentative boll0x aswell.:pac::pac::D

really?????



:D:D:D

paddy147

meercat wrote: »

really?????



:D:D:D

Well Im not a moderator...so I wouldnt "really" know...:pac::D

paddy147

ANYWAY............:)

Bruthal

Here is a live one, for a few hours anyway
http://www.rcflights.net/webcam.html

meercat

Bruthal wrote: »

Here is a live one, for a few hours anyway
http://www.rcflights.net/webcam.html

good man

whats the long term plan

Calgary22

paddy147 wrote: »

Well I kinda am a bit of an argumentative boll0x aswell.:pac::pac::D

Seems to be the case:cool::pac:

Bruthal

meercat wrote: »

good man

whats the long term plan

Not to walk in front of the camera

Calgary22

dude where did you buy the clock?:D;)

meercat

Bruthal wrote: »

Not to walk in front of the camera

i have been watching,waiting to catch a glimpse:D:D:D:D:D:D

Bruthal

Calgary22 wrote: »

dude where did you buy the clock?:D;)

http://www.rcflights.net/wooden-clock.html

Bruthal

meercat wrote: »

i have been watching,waiting to catch a glimpse:D:D:D:D:D:D

I have the balaclava on

Calgary22

****ing hell dude:O sorry for insulting you with my previous post that john deere is unreal:D

paddy147

Calgary22 wrote: »

dude where did you buy the clock?:D;)

Who me??

Calgary22

No bruthal but i have since seen he made it what a hero:D

Bruthal

Calgary22 wrote: »

****ing hell dude:O sorry for insulting you with my previous post

A your grand. Always good to have a laugh

paddy147

Calgary22 wrote: »

No bruthal but i have since seen he made it what a hero:D

He should have been part of "The A-Team".

"With this banana skin and this elastic band I can make a BOMB".

Calgary22

Haha epic:D

Well guys i taught i might introduce myself i am Ross an apprentice sparky nearing the end of my time:) only stumbled on here recently and as my name says when my time is done i will be heading to Calgary to work as an industrial sparky in the oil sands all going well.:)

Bruthal

paddy147 wrote: »

"With this banana skin and this elastic band I can make a BOMB".

paddy147

Calgary22 wrote: »

Haha epic:D

Well guys i taught i might introduce myself i am Ross an apprentice sparky nearing the end of my time:) only stumbled on here recently and as my name says when my time is done i will be heading to Calgary to work as an industrial sparky in the oil sands all going well.:)

Wellcome to he mental house....Straight jackets are plentyfull....:pac::pac::D

meercat

Calgary22 wrote: »

Haha epic:D

Well guys i taught i might introduce myself i am Ross an apprentice sparky nearing the end of my time:) only stumbled on here recently and as my name says when my time is done i will be heading to Calgary to work as an industrial sparky in the oil sands all going well.:)

welcome again Ross
will follow your progress with interest so
what phase are you at

Calgary22

I have my 7 phases done i am waiting for this test called cdm to allow redundant apprentices get there papers. i am short a few weeks 9 in total. so this test will finally put it to bed. as i said i am industrial and was told the test is commercial so there might be a few aspects i am a bit rusty on.so i came on here tips etc.

meercat

Calgary22 wrote: »

I have my 7 phases done i am waiting for this test called cdm to allow redundant apprentices get there papers. i am short a few weeks 9 in total. so this test will finally put it to bed. as i said i am industrial and was told the test is commercial so there might be a few aspects i am a bit rusty on.so i came on here tips etc.

good luck so and keep updating your progress
perhaps start a thread,it may be useful to others in the same boat
also update on your proposed move abroad

Calgary22

Thanks mate will do.:)

karlitob

Calgary22 wrote: »

Thanks mate will do.:)

Hey

Hopefully you can see how this is difficult to stick up. Any more comments welcome.