Hang vertical rad with brick screws?

[Possom]

If hanging an 1800 mm tall vertical radiator which weighs 50 kg, do you think it's best to use the standard screw with wall plug supplied, or to alternatively use an equivalent brick screw which does not require a wall plug?

Example:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/easydrive-countersunk-concrete-screws-7-5-x-80mm-100-pack/8400h

The supplied wall plugs state: Diamater 10 - 80 mm.

Thanks.

 

[catlad]

Yes no problem using those masonry screws.

 

[Possom]

I've just measured the widest diameter of the supplied screws (below the head) and they come in at 5.8 mm.

The screws shown in the link in my original post are 7.5 mm, so it's possible those concrete screws would not go through the supplied brackets.

 

[23vc]

I’d use plugs, the concrete screws can be good but they can also strip the thread of the hole then you won’t be able to choose a different spot like you can when fixing a frame

 

[Possom]

I’d use plugs, the concrete screws can be good but they can also strip the thread of the hole then you won’t be able to choose a different spot like you can when fixing a frame

That's a good point.

 

[^woody^]

Always use the plugs and screws that come with the things you buy. Otherwise you end up with a drawer full of packets of fixings that you don't know what to do with.

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

depends what your fixing the rad to. and don’t say wall

 

[Possom]

depends what your fixing the rad to. and don’t say wall

A wall.

Specifically, a plastered-finished brick cavity wall.

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

they probably supplied you with hex head bolts and plugs.
concrete screws are easier if you have an impact driver

 

[Possom]

Here's a photo on the left of what is supplied. The screw is 80 mm long inc head. There are eight of these supplied.

To the right is a spare concrete screw which I had lying around. It's an example of the type I'm referring to. That particular one is 110 mm long, though it wouldn't necessarily have to be that long.