Stripped thread in switchbox

[obobsmith]

Help guys i've stripped/crossed the thread in a switch box can I fix it, bought long screws to allow for tile and now can't get it done up. Its a plastic box with what i presume to be brass threaded insert's.:helpsmilie:

 

[Thespanishtiler]

dry lineing box
the tabs can be removed and replaced if you know the make
or try to rethread them with a rethreading tool (screwfix)

 

[DHTiling]

You can get a socket re-threader from Trade tiler..


Re-Threader for Electrical Boxes


3.5 mm tap for re-threading electrical boxes

Now and again you will find the thread in the electric socket box all chewed up. If you try winding a new screw in it just strips the thread. Clean it out and re-thread the box with this easy to use tool




Price: £3.82 £4.39 Including VAT at 15%

 

[Richardk]

You can get a socket re-threader from Trade tiler..


Re-Threader for Electrical Boxes


3.5 mm tap for re-threading electrical boxes

Now and again you will find the thread in the electric socket box all chewed up. If you try winding a new screw in it just strips the thread. Clean it out and re-thread the box with this easy to use tool




Price: £3.82 £4.39 Including VAT at 15%

Will this also re-thread the brass inserts in plastic back boxes?

 

[DHTiling]

I don't see why not as long as the plastic insert doesn't break away whilst you re-thread it..

 

[stevee]

wow ,i gotta get one, that could save some grief havin one in yer bag

 

[Alan.P]

I have one, not used often but invaluable when you do need it 😀

 

[doug boardley]

I've got one, as above, not used often, but a damned useful bit of kit

 

[White Room]

As above

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

As above, think I need a bigger van, used to carry all my tools in a canvas bag. Now I have a built in safe, the rest of the van is full of buckets full of tools. Progress?