Plastic wall plug alternatives

A bit late to the 'party' but as an expedient before common practice establishes itself, I've found that a suitable number of 2.5mm solid copper strands works in lieu of a plug in sufficiently strong masonry/concrete. Mortar is more of a mixed bag but is with plastic plugs also. The copper is ductile enough to take the screw thread, and if using a tapered thread screw, you get a fixing that's at least as strong as a normal plug, probably a lot more.  And isn't going to melt. Also, as an electrician, such a material is readily available.


Just my £0.02


[edit: the occasion we used this was to fix 'firefly' fittings inside minitrunking every 2nd fixing, prior to the 18th but over an escape route.  The building inspector was happy and seemed pleased we even KNEW about the regulation]

A bit late to the 'party' but as an expedient before common practice establishes itself, I've found that a suitable number of 2.5mm solid copper strands works in lieu of a plug in sufficiently strong masonry/concrete. Mortar is more of a mixed bag but is with plastic plugs also. The copper is ductile enough to take the screw thread, and if using a tapered thread screw, you get a fixing that's at least as strong as a normal plug, probably a lot more.  And isn't going to melt. Also, as an electrician, such a material is readily available.


Just my £0.02


[edit: the occasion we used this was to fix 'firefly' fittings inside minitrunking every 2nd fixing, prior to the 18th but over an escape route.  The building inspector was happy and seemed pleased we even KNEW about the regulation]