Threadbare screwhole in electrical metal box

[Davey]

Hi.
I'm new to the forum but have been reading some questions regarding threadbare screw holes in electrical back boxes.

After decorating my room i had the same problem. I searched this problem and found a great answer to it on ebay, its called a '*********'. I didn't have to replace the box.

Hope this can be helpful to any member with the same problem

 

[Andy78]

Lol, are you sure you are not advertising your own product here ?
It's just that you use the same incorrect term "threadbare" to describe a stripped thread that the manufacturers of this product use on their website. Threadbare pertains to worn fabric or material. Plus the eBay account holder shares the same location as you.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Silverline 3.5mm Re-threader Tool | QVS Electrical Wholesalers

or use one of these.

 

[stevethesparks]

Or extension with nut on the back, or drill through lug and tap a hole to the rear of the box with extension or longer screw

 

[LankyWill]

just drill a 3mm hole in the back of the box behind the lug and thread tap it. Works a treat

 

[Paul.M]

Well spotted Andy thanks.

Thread closed and post cleaned up so not to show link and give free advertising.