Rod wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote:
Rod wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote:
FYI

Been using these for a few weeks now with great success.


http://www.screwfix.com/prods/89492/...5mm-Pack-of-96

Blurb says;
"Universal plug for fixing into any wall, ceiling or floor. For
use in concrete, stone, plasterboard, brick and blockwork.
Unique design with expansion throughout the length of the plug.
Expands at the top giving instant grip. Anti-rotation features
prevent spinning in the hole".

They do just what they say they do. I've found them excellent
for block, dot & dab, plasterboard or solid walls.

They are going to be my standard plug as soon as I've used up
existing stock.


Just saw these alongside red Fischer equivalents. (What? Fischer
plugs that are not grey!!!) Only a few pence difference (100
Fischer plugs vs 96 Rawl) - around ?2 each. Given such
similarity, would you still choose Rawl over Fischer?

Which Fischer ones are you talking about? Link?

I like the Rawl ones because thay have a lip that stops the plug
going into the hole.


I saw them in a *real* shop!

What! Out there in the real world?

I think this is them (or should that be "these are they"?):

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/41044/...mm-Pack-of-300

They appear to be standard plugs e.g. just for solid walls. Uno or
universal plugs work in block, dot & dab, plasterboard or solid walls.

The Fischer universal are good, but don't have a lip
https://www.screwfix.com/prods/72709...mm-Pack-of-100

And cost a bit more. Cost isn't the deciding factor mind, but if two things
both work as well I'll buy the cheapest.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk