Door bell fixing woe

[Bitpipe]

Ok, I avoided the pitfall of many an airtight builder by planning to have a doorbell. 

 

Now we're trying to fit the push and are struggling (hasten to add it was chosen by the mrs).

 

It'a a flush stainless steel plate with two fixings that have a machined thread on one side (to mate with the push) and a screw on the other (to fix to wall).

 

Problem is that once the fixing is attached to the push, there is no way to rotate the screw, unless you rotate the whole push which obviously doesn't work.

 

Have spoken to the Portuguese manufacturer but they just sent me the technical drawing, not any instructions.

 

Wondering if there is a special plug that can hold the screw without it rotating (I.e.) just pushing it in.

 

Not keen to just bond it, would like to solve the puzzle!

 

 

[Temp]

I think the idea is you drill holes in the wall. Fit Rawlplugs and then just tap/hammer the screws in (protecting the face of the switch with a block of wood/cloth).

 

Not sure I like this idea. I'd buy another type that can be disassembled. You are bound to get some corrosion issue with the wire to the switch in a few years time and will need to take it apart to fix that.

Edited October 11, 2016 by Temp

[Bitpipe]

1 minute ago, Temp said:

I think the idea is you drill holes in the wall. Fit Rawlplugs and then just tap/hammer the screws in (protecting the face of the switch with a block of wood/cloth).

 

Not sure I like this idea. I'd buy another type that can be disassembled. You are bound to get some corrosion issue with the wire to the switch in a few years time and will need to take it apart to fix that.

 

Thanks.

 

Manufacturer is getting back to me with installation instructions, but I think you're right.

 

Not sure we can return as it's been opened but will see.

 

 

[ToughButterCup]

2 hours ago, Temp said:

... Fit Rawlplugs and then just tap/hammer the screws in ......

 

My dad had a name for the tool with which you hit rather than screwed screws to fix them in the wall:

 

a Birmingham Screwdriver

[Temp]

Perhaps dab some silicon bath sealer around the screw terminal to keep moisture out (after testing it works!)

[curlewhouse]

I use instant gasket stuff for that. Great on chocolate box connecters on cars/boats too. My doorbell terminals have it on.