Do i need to drill pilot holes first before screwing in the base?
House is a standard new home so ceiling is jib or whatever.
Thanks!
martin11,
Nov 2, 11:04am
Depend on what the battens behind the gib are Timber or Metal ?
docsportello,
Nov 2, 11:38am
Hole for a gib plug to suit the ceiling material/cavity, then screw in. If you just butty in the screw, it’ll get more and more loose till the unit drops on your head.
steve198,
Nov 2, 12:28pm
Ok thanks. I will get a mate to do it. I dont own an electric drill & i have another task to do as well that needs one.
Thanks
sr2,
Nov 2, 5:47pm
Gib plugs are old-school now, there is a type of screw called a 'wall dog' that is designed to hold in gib. You'll find them at most electrical wholesalers, they're often used to mount aircon units.
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