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Rawlplug Uno Plugs
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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. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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Rawlplug Uno Plugs
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... 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. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk Do you find that the effectiveness of the plug is related to the type of screw used. The old type of wood screws being better as the root of the thread is tapered and this forces open the plug. Modern screws tend to cut a thread into the plug and they don't force them open as effectively. |
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Rawlplug Uno Plugs
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? -- Rod Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious onset. Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed. www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org |
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Rawlplug Uno Plugs
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. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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Rawlplug Uno Plugs
John wrote: "The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... 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. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk Do you find that the effectiveness of the plug is related to the type of screw used. The old type of wood screws being better as the root of the thread is tapered and this forces open the plug. Modern screws tend to cut a thread into the plug and they don't force them open as effectively. I use Twinfast screws from SF. I find they work really well in plugs. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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Rawlplug Uno Plugs
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! I think this is them (or should that be "these are they"?): http://www.screwfix.com/prods/41044/Fixings/Wall-Plugs/Fischer-Plastic-Wall-Plugs-Red-4-5mm-Pack-of-300 -- Rod Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious onset. Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed. www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org |
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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. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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