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HRG said:
What kind of t
t fits a backbox 16mm deep for a light socket in a brick wall 
What's the easiest way to fit a deeper box, chain drill and chisel? If so, anyone got any top tips so I don't damage the existing plaster?
t fits a backbox 16mm deep for a light socket in a brick wall What's the easiest way to fit a deeper box, chain drill and chisel? If so, anyone got any top tips so I don't damage the existing plaster?
They're normally that depth.Why didn't you buy dimmers that fitted in standard plaster depth boxes?
Plotloss said:
Chances are you'll chip the plaster getting the existing box out.
Drill and chisel.
Best of luck
I had a horrible feeling that was the answer. Drill and chisel.
Best of luck
I'll cut round the plaster and fold the old box in on itself before I try to take it out.9mm, why do I think it's gonna be a b
d.I used something similar to this but ours was plain so I could paint it.
http://www.homestyleinteriors.net/prod_detail.asp?...
From B&Q £1.90 ish
I should know better than post something without a full explanation.
The reason I used the surround was because I fecked the plaster right up trying to dig out the back box it was removed once I got around to redecorating.
http://www.homestyleinteriors.net/prod_detail.asp?...
From B&Q £1.90 ish
I should know better than post something without a full explanation.
The reason I used the surround was because I fecked the plaster right up trying to dig out the back box it was removed once I got around to redecorating.
Edited by Allanv on Wednesday 25th March 18:03
Deva Link said:
HRG said:
What kind of tt fits a backbox 16mm deep for a light socket in a brick wall
What's the easiest way to fit a deeper box, chain drill and chisel? If so, anyone got any top tips so I don't damage the existing plaster?
t fits a backbox 16mm deep for a light socket in a brick wall What's the easiest way to fit a deeper box, chain drill and chisel? If so, anyone got any top tips so I don't damage the existing plaster?
They're normally that depth.Why didn't you buy dimmers that fitted in standard plaster depth boxes?
You can mix and match the faceplates.
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