How do I know what size wall plug to use?

The correct wall plug size will primarily depend upon the screw gauge being used. More precisely, the wall plug size will change based on the drill bit used to create the hole. As a general rule: Yellow plugs fit into 5.0 mm holes and work best with screw sizes 3 and 4, but can be used for screw sizes 3 through 8.

Are wall plugs the same size?

If you look closely at an electrical outlet, you might notice a peculiar detail: the two long, thin slots are not the same size. One of the two blades is slightly wider at the tip than the other. If you try to push the large prong into the smaller hole, it won’t fit.

How do I choose a drill bit for wall plugs?

Choose wall plugs, screws and a drill bit of the same size – although you might like to use a smaller drill bit first to produce a pilot hole.

What wall plugs do I need for brick?

Plastic wall plugs (also known as Rawl plugs) help you to get a secure fitting when you are fixing things to walls. They work by expanding against the hole you have drilled in the masonry as the screw is screwed into the wall.

What size is a GREY wall plug?

Rawlplug 10 x 36mm Grey Universal Plug 40 pack.

What are the different types of wall plugs?

9 Types of Electrical Outlets You Can Have in the Home

  • 15A, 120 Volt Outlets. These are the most common in older homes and come in two versions:
  • 20A, 125 Volt Outlets.
  • 20A, 250 Volt Outlets.
  • Tamper-Resistant Receptacles.
  • GFCI Outlets.
  • AFCI Outlets.
  • Switched Outlets.
  • USB Outlets.

Do you use wall plugs in brick?

If you want to mount anything on a brick or concrete wall, plasterboard or other hard surface (other than wood), you’re sure to need wall plugs. These give a firm hold in solid materials, or anchor themselves in hollow materials or panels.

What size is green wall plug?

Installation info:

Colour Drill Size Fits Screws
White 5mm 6g/3mm
Red 6mm 8g/4mm
Green 6.5 or 7mm 10g/5mm
Blue 8mm 12g/6mm

How much weight can a 10mm plug hold?

Plug diameter Variations in diameter may be grouped into three categories depending on the weight they will have to support: loads of less than 20 kg: diameter ranges from 3 to 5.5 mm; loads of 20 kg – 50 kg: diameter of 6 to 8 mm; loads of >50 kg: diameter of 10 mm+.