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Electrical plug socket screw problem

Hello everyone, 

Today i changed a socket and the new screw which attached the plug face to the metal box within the wall was not long enough - the old screws were longer, the old screws are rusty and rounded - i would like to use chrome new ones so does anyone know the standard size of these screws (diameter) so i can order some off ebay to save me popping into the electrical shop ? thanks 

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Permalink Reply by John D on May 9, 2015 at 20:08

3.5 mm.

Where do you live ? I have a couple 4 cm long you could have.

Permalink Reply by Peter on May 10, 2015 at 10:15

Hi John, 

Thanks - found some in LIDO today in the morning but thanks for the offer! and just in Harringey road opposite the ladder.

Permalink Reply by Rob on May 9, 2015 at 21:50
...and Screwfix although eBay was cheaper......
Permalink Reply by BobbyJustice on May 9, 2015 at 22:40
Support your local independent hardware shop
Permalink Reply by Peter on May 10, 2015 at 10:15

Thanks everyone!

Permalink Reply by Sarah on May 15, 2015 at 9:28

I have some sockets that need changing but I'm a bit scared to do it myself - electricity being dangerous and all that... is it fairly straightforward? (and obvs I know to turn everything off at the fuse box!)  I used to ask my Dad this stuff - he could do everything, and would talk me through it on Skype - but he is no longer with us.

Should look up a YouTube vid really...

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