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leonz
leonz Posts: 1,994
in Plumbing

I had a severe case of fumble fingers today and I lost the machine screw for the wiring box for both new circulator cover and the old one.

Would any of you know what size the machine screw is so I can go to my local hardware store and buy several of them ? A magnetic tip Philips screwdriver is on the list too.

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  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Posts: 12,940
    edited October 21

    I have used 1/4" Drive #10 sheet metal screws in a pinch. But you should dull the sharp point so it doesn't pierce any wire insulation. but I believe it is a #6-32 the same as a outlet or switch cover on your wall.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Intplm.
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Posts: 28,699

    why not buy several sizes?

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    EdTheHeaterMan
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Posts: 12,940
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1907122#Comment_1907122

    That is what junk drawers in your workshop are for, different sizes of screws!

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Posts: 21,328

    It is probably either a 6-32 or 8-32. Hardware store. Don't you have a junk drawer with some old stuff.

  • leonz
    leonz Posts: 1,994

    Thanks much folks, Now I am saddled with a back flow preventer that is seized shut, it is always something with me.

  • leonz
    leonz Posts: 1,994

    No, do not have an official junk drawer yet, but a big rolling workbench with lots of drawers is in the works.

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Posts: 12,940
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1907402#Comment_1907402

    Then you should have a coffee can or at least an old cookie tin. Your grandparents didn't live thru the depression?!? … or you would have inherited some of those full of screws. I remember the one that was full of buttons of all shapes and sizes. Mom always had just the right button when you lost one in the school yard.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • leonz
    leonz Posts: 1,994
    edited October 23

    I wish, my grandparents lived in Greece, and emmigrated after the first and second world wars were over. and most of southern Greece was turned into a wasteland by the Germans by 1945.

  • Grallert
    Grallert Posts: 1,237
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1907150#Comment_1907150

    My junk drawer is in my kitchen, living room and bed room. :)

    Miss Hall's School service mechanic, greenhouse teacher, dog walker and designated driver

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Posts: 21,328

    When I was working, I always had a bowl by the door when I came home I emptied my pockets. Wire nuts, screws and everything else ended up in the bowl. When truck stock got low I would know where to look.

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Posts: 12,940
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1907443#Comment_1907443

    Your wife fed you like the dog you are? From a bowl? This might be TMI.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

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