wall light fixings - what are they called/

[elponko]

Hi,
Don't know if this is the right forum, but,
Just had some ceramic wall lights delivered, but no fitting kit. They have two holes for mounting, but I can’t get a screwdriver in there to screw them in the wall. The diagram shows something that is put into the wall with a thread poking out that a nut tightens on to, securing the unit. What are these things called – I have no idea what to ask for and don’t want to lug the lamp to the shop on my bike!
Cheers.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

A wall fixing bracket or plate.
Have you got photos?

 

[foxhole]

This type of thing?
http://www.lampsandlights.co.uk/bits_and_bobs.htm

 

[elponko]

been away with no internet (joy!) so apologies for the late replies. I'll get some pics up of the instructions today, so you can see the bolt thing.
cheers.

 

[elponko]

Here are the instructions

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• elponko
• 29 Sep 2010
• 1

Here is the light

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lig...e+60w+Ceramic+Wall+Uplight/d220/sd3066/p30251

Do I need anything special, or just attack it with a normal screw and plug?

Cheers.

 

[TicklyT]

I think you are looking for 'Hanger Bolts' They have a spire screw point at one end and a machine screw thread on t'other.

Some alternatives :-

Use an adhesive (Gripfill?) to stick a piece of studding / headless bolt into a hole.

Screw a piece of studding into a wall plug instead of a wood screw, and fit a nut and washer to the outer end. You may need to file a point on the end of the studding to expand the wall plug.

Use some small coach screws - they have a hex. head for a spanner.

Or small screw eyes with a washer under the head , and use a tommy bar through the eye to tighten them.

Shield anchors are a bit OTT, but some are made with a threaded end to accept a nut.