Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 3Jul 24, 2014 11:34 am Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 4Jul 24, 2014 11:41 am The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 5Jul 24, 2014 11:52 am Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 6Jul 24, 2014 11:57 am Ensure that the power and lighting circuits are protected by RCD circuit breakers. If not, get an electrician to install them. For plaster board walls use wallmates as described above. On solid brick walls, I would use a stud detector. Start at the nearest power point & light switch & try to map out the location of the cables. The other issue is water pipes. I have managed to spike water pipes several times when nailing into timber studs. I need to take my own advice. Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 7Jul 24, 2014 4:57 pm EmyN So bashworth you never really worry too much about wires? Do you follow any general rules like avoid above and below sockets/switches etc? Those are the exact ones I have so hooray! I still try to avoid going near where I think cable or pipes go (even though I don't think they will get damaged) The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 8Jul 24, 2014 5:00 pm I generally just drill away, then once I've nicked a water pipe - call a plumber and pay the $400 bill to repair it then spend another weekend patching up the hole in the wall and repainting. All the while thanking the gods for it being a water line and not the gas line an inch away from it. Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 9Jul 24, 2014 5:17 pm You can buy a wire/cable/pipe detector that works the same as a stud detector but I dunno how accurate they are (have to say I, like most people, just drill & nail with impunity lol). Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 10Aug 30, 2014 3:00 pm Hi Emy. I take it your drilling into brick walls since you are using plugs. If your drilling into double brick wall then your going to be safe most of the times as all the wiring and piping will be in the cavity most of the times. Avoid drilling on any vertical line near where any wall-point or gas port is. Do not drill any longer than what you require to fit the wall plug. If your uncertain about it, you may end up saving money by getting a handyman to do it, that way if they stuff up their public liability insurance covers it. Antenna Direct Perth www.antennadirect.com.au 0423919037 Get your home NBN Ready Smart Wiring and Structured Cabling in Perth Antenna Installations | TV Wall Mounting | Data Cabling HD Security Camera Systems / CCTV Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 11Sep 25, 2014 12:34 pm i use a small pen like tool,cost about 20 dollars ,you can run the tool across any wall and it will beep and flash telling me there is power there,you can buy simmilar tools from most hardware outlets some will also pick up water pipes http://www.bestcordlesstoolsreviews.comall reviews by qualified tradesman Re: Newbie DIY question re: drilling into walls 12Sep 25, 2014 1:48 pm I only ever use these Ramset Nylon Wallmate Anchors you can get 10kg - 20kg versions in bunnings... If its heavier i just use more.. there is NO NEED TO DRILL you just pust the point into the plaster to get it started then use a phillips head screw driver to screw it into the plater.. they are plastic so wont conduct but in saying that turning slowly with a screw driver woldnt cut wire insulation... i used these to hang everything from photo frames to large paintings to big 20kg mirrors .... when you no longer require them just screw them flush into the wall then another half turn just in under the plaster then smear some spack filler over the top and touch up with paint.. http://www.bunnings.com.au/ramset-nylon ... k_p2268882 I use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment. 5 7086 a building inspector should be able to tell you about any major problems but we need a floor plan with dimensions to clarify options for extra bedrooms ... sometime an… 1 8718 the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath… 0 11835 |