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Plastic wall plug alternatives

Hi all, 


Just wondering what people are using instead of the good old fashioned plastic wall plug? I’ve got a run of swa to pull in and am looking for something to meet the new regs. 


Ive seen the dewalt wall dog screws but have seen mixed reviews about them. 


Thanks


nr316
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  • With respect to any considered approach,  there may well be various definitions and various opinions, but where in the Reg does it state plastic plugs as fixings buried in the masonary *do not comply* with that Reg. It doesn't.


    Would it be unreasonable to think that it is all about not collapsing to soon to let people get out safely. If referring to the firefighters, are they in there to only ensure folk get out or are out - for health and safety one would not imagine a firefighter remaining in a building that was so hot on fire for any other purpose.


    It may be that plastic plugs in masonary walls are found not suitable - and it may be that its best to do everything possible to ensure no collapse. Fair enough. 


    Then of course and as an aside, you have the DIY folks who just carry on as best they can. :-)
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  • With respect to any considered approach,  there may well be various definitions and various opinions, but where in the Reg does it state plastic plugs as fixings buried in the masonary *do not comply* with that Reg. It doesn't.


    Would it be unreasonable to think that it is all about not collapsing to soon to let people get out safely. If referring to the firefighters, are they in there to only ensure folk get out or are out - for health and safety one would not imagine a firefighter remaining in a building that was so hot on fire for any other purpose.


    It may be that plastic plugs in masonary walls are found not suitable - and it may be that its best to do everything possible to ensure no collapse. Fair enough. 


    Then of course and as an aside, you have the DIY folks who just carry on as best they can. :-)
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