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Post subject: Problem with screwing into the ceiling a cover for a switch

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:56 pm

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hi there
please help me how to do it. im an amateur
i dont know how to solidly put cover to a ceiling
there are lots of old screw holes in the ceiling so always cover
falls off and just hang . its so pain in the neck.
i do know you are specialist and gonna help me
can you ?
cheers

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Post subject: Re: Problem with screwing into the ceiling a cover for a swi

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:01 pm

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I've moved this topic to the Electrical section as it is a problem that Sparks come across a lot, especially as it is a Pull-switch.
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Post subject: Re: Problem with screwing into the ceiling a cover for a swi

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:54 pm

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If you can get access from above, take an offcut of wood (Any) place it on the other side of the plasterboard (Ceiling) and screw through into the wood.

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