Longer screws needed

[GaryinAshby]

I have just had my extension boarded & skimmed & the back boxes have been fitted too deep, so I now need longer screws (by about 1/2") for the sockets & switches.

Any idea where I can get these from? Alternatively, any idea what size thread they are?

Thanks

 

[GaryinAshby]

Its okay, I've found some, please ignore this.

Move along folks, nothing to see here....

 

[GaryMo]

M3.5 and any electrical wholesaler (maybe even B&Q) for others that may be wondering.

 

[Deleted member 18243]

Screwfix sell different lengths of these for about £1 for a packet of 10

http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;j..._dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=electrical+screws

Don't get them from B&Q; they'll charge you far more than this just for a pack of 2!

 

[Lectrician]

£1 for 10! Goto a wholesaler!

 

[sparkyspike]

please ignore this.
Move along folks, nothing to see here....

Not possible on this forum!

 

[Click-Sure]

Whats occouring here then?

We had some left over from a contract job I worked on.

Well, the packet said 'Steal Machine Screws'

I said - 'Don't Mind If I Do!'

 

[Adam_151]

Very Dry, Click

Almost as bad as when my workmate commented that the flouresecent fitting he was putting up seemed particualy light, and I quipped "well the box did say light fitting on it"

 

[sparkyspike]

You've got a talking workmate?