R Rolle85 #1 Member · vg · 5 668 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 6:54 PM Rolle85 Member vg 5,668 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 6:54 PM #1 A screw has come loose that holds the heating element in my oven. The screw coming loose seems to be due to the plug it should screw into being missing. Does anyone know what I can use as a plug that should sit in the oven? #oven
A screw has come loose that holds the heating element in my oven. The screw coming loose seems to be due to the plug it should screw into being missing. Does anyone know what I can use as a plug that should sit in the oven?
K Kane #2 Member · stockholm · 9 831 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:01 PM Kane Member stockholm 9,831 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:01 PM #2 Larger screw?
R Rolle85 #3 Member · vg · 5 668 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:02 PM Rolle85 Member vg 5,668 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:02 PM #3 No, it is a much larger hole that is not threaded.
Höghus #4 Know-It-All · Stockholm · 3 287 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:26 PM Höghus Know-It-All Stockholm 3,287 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:26 PM #4 There are plugs for sheet metal, but I think it's overkill for this. Biltema has 6.3x22 screws, it seems there's plenty of room for larger holes in the bracket. /Höghus
There are plugs for sheet metal, but I think it's overkill for this. Biltema has 6.3x22 screws, it seems there's plenty of room for larger holes in the bracket. /Höghus
R Rolle85 #5 Member · vg · 5 668 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:29 PM Rolle85 Member vg 5,668 posts 15 Dec 2023 at 7:29 PM #5 Okay for thin sheet metal, I'll check on that, thanks!
