Screw Diameter
Product specs state: "Suits Screw Diameter 4.5 mm"....shouldn't this product be a better match for a 6mm dia screws?
4.5mm is too thin and would usually use a 6 or 7mm plug for that.
Please confirm if this product suits a 6mm diameter screw. Thanks
Asked by: Alibabba
The Fischer website states that UX8 Wall Plug will accept screw sizes from 4.5mm to 6 mm. I used 4.5 mm screws (as stated in Screwfix description) and they went in easily.
Answered by: BathBun
Date published: 2021-08-09
Slipping...
I purchased these based on the feedback, however I have tried them on a sheet of plaster to see how they work and they slip - every time - they do not perform they way they are meant to perform - what am I doing wrong?
Asked by: Scope
1/ Drill Ø8mm hole in the plasterboard
2/ Now tap in the plug, it should require a little tap to go flush.
3/ You will need an Ø5mm or Ø6mm wood screw but importantly the screw needs to be at least 55mm long + the thickness of the plate/timber you are fixing to the wall.
4/ Place the plate/timber against the wall, trapping the plug and tighten the screw.
5/ Make sure there is enough room behind the plasterboard for the screw to go and not hit whatever is behind
Any issues, please email technical@fischer.co.uk
Answered by: fischertech
Date published: 2021-09-29
What length of screw should be used?
I am looking to hang picture ledges as mentioned in a previous question, onto 12mm plasterboard, what length of screw should be used?
Asked by: Ross1984
Hi Ross
The screw should be long enough to penetrate the plug. So has to be at least 65mm + the thickness of what you are hanging.
Best Regards
Technical Team
Answered by: fischertech
Date published: 2020-10-06