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Default Wall fixings advice sought

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Only the bolt needs to fit the fixing holes. And you could likely
enlarge

those if needed. They tend to come with bolts or studs and nuts - but
you

can use longer ones if needed. I've got some M4 ones here which I use
for

rads.


Thanks! (See, this is why I was in Homebase - it's easier to make sure
the bolts actually fit, something I can't easily do in places like
Screwstation!)


True - have you a Wicks handy? They're cheaper than Homebase. Almost
anywhere is. M6 ones need a 12mm hole in the wall. They are big enough to
expand between bricks if you hit the mortar course and get a good grip
that way.
Will deffo give this type a go I think once I've found one of the right
dimensions. Would rather not try to enlarge the bracket hole if I can
help it - just one more thing for me to **** up!


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