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Default Socket Back Box Screw Thread

On 12/12/2016 18:09, wrote:
On Monday, 12 December 2016 17:01:51 UTC, Andy Burns wrote:
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Squeeze the lug gently with pliers. You can get M3.5 rethreader tools
from electrical places.


A re-threader would be my first call, but there is this, which strikes
me as a *very* niche product

https://backboxsaver.com


Nothing wrong with the product.. except the silly price.



Then DIY your own.

Spare lug from an unused back box and a bit of sticky backed plastic.


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Adam