It looks like a single start thread to me. Also, it has a slightly tapered area near the end. Not a notch like a full self tapping screw, but suggesting that. BobH
Read the full replyDoes anybody know what the bolt size is that GE uses in their service panels for attaching hardware to the box? The thread pitch looks like a
Thanks, BobH
It looks like a single start thread to me. Also, it has a slightly tapered area near the end. Not a notch like a full self tapping screw, but suggesting that.
BobH
Are those multiple thread bolts?
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probably 10/32
Think its a 10-32 with a paint/thread chasing taper on the end. Use one of the screws ( or a tap tool) to clean/chase the hole and a 10-32 seems to fit well.
Most electrical hardware is standard machine screw size, it's probably
10-32 with a self-tapping, tapered tip. A few boxes of 10-32, 8-32 and 3/16"/10-24 screws should handle just about any electrical hardware problem.Stan
You forgot 6-32. Used in electrical boxes.
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It was 10/32. I put a 10/32 tap in one of the holes in the box and it was a tight fit, but I put a 10/32 nut on the bolt and it was acceptable.
Thanks, BobH
4-40 is popular for small stuff; I've even seen 3-48 and 2-56. One place where I worked, they were calling out 0-80's but this was for an electron gun or something. ;-)
Cheers! Rich
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