Thread: new metal back box sunken into wall.... wall plastered..... screwthread missing in side lug when trying to screw new socket to the wall....what to do?
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Default new metal back box sunken into wall.... wall plastered..... screw thread missing in side lug when trying to screw new socket to the wall.... what to do?
On Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:38:20 +0100, Stephen wrote:

Are there any better solutions than digging out the new metal back box,
fitting new box and redoing plaster around the replacement box?

Yes, a 3.5 mm tap to cut a thread in the hole. Any electrical
wholesaler should have 'em, not seen in DIY sheds.

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Cheers
Dave.



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