On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:18:38 +0100 (BST), "Dave Liquorice"
wrote:

On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 08:46:56 +0200, Jim wrote:

Does anyone know what the weight limitations on these redidriva
fixings are - I would guess this mirror is about 40lbs in weight so
I'm asking for 20 lbs per fixing.

Personally I wouldn't trust a redidriva but then I've never used 'em.
It's based on plasterboard has naff all strength over a small area,
they just don't "feel" right for use with serious loads.

I'd use the metal "plugs" that splay out multiple metal fingers behind
the board thus spreading the load and holding the bit of plasterboard
around the hole in compression. You do need some space behind the
board though, take a look in the sheds for how much(*) space you need.
Maybe have a little explore with a thin drill and bit of wire to probe
the depth available.

(*) How Much! being the thought that went through my head this
afternoon when looking at these things in Homebase. Pack of 5 for
£7.99 or something daft. Screwfix 12p each for 10 of the biggest...


thanks for response - it's like a desert out there for info on this, no data
sheets - nothing that I can find. I decided to buy a pack of these things and
experimented with a scrap of plasterboard. What little i've gathered suggested
a pilot of 7mm (I did 6mm). Then it was a very positive drive into the board
nice and tight and the redidriva face perfectly flush with the plasterboard
face. I did find that trying to undo the screw that sits in the fitting causes
the redidriva to turn also and that seems to mince the plasterboard up rendering
the fixing useless. Other than that, they seem to be ok.