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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Anchors
Metallics WAK14QD145 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What comes in the Metallics WAK14QD145 wall anchor kit?
The WAK14QD145 is a combination kit: 1/4 inch red plastic wall anchors packed with matching #10 x 1-1/4 inch hex washer head screws. The screws have a 5/16 inch hex head, so they drive with a 5/16 nut driver rather than a screwdriver bit. Buying it as a kit means the anchor bore and screw diameter are already matched, so you are not pairing an anchor to the wrong gauge screw on the job.
2) What size hole do I drill for a 1/4 inch red plastic wall anchor?
Match the drill bit to the anchor body: the WAK14QD145 uses a 1/4 inch red plastic anchor, so a 1/4 inch bit is the hole size. Drill to at least the anchor length so it seats flush, tap it in, then drive the included #10 screw to expand it against the wall material.
3) Will plastic wall anchors like these hold in hollow drywall, or do I need a toggle?
Plastic expansion anchors such as the 1/4 inch red anchors in this Metallics kit work best in solid or semi-solid material (masonry, block, plaster, wood lath) where the body can grip the full depth of the hole. In hollow drywall they only pinch the paper face, so for a light item they are fine, but for anything carrying real weight or any cantilevered load, use a toggle bolt or a self-drilling drywall anchor instead.
4) Are the screws in the Metallics WAK14QD145 anchor kit corrosion resistant?
The screws are steel with a zinc plating, which is a general indoor-use coating. That is appropriate for mounting straps, boxes, and brackets inside a building. For exterior or damp locations, specify a stainless or hot-dip galvanized fastener rather than zinc-plated steel.
5) Can I use a nut driver on these anchor kit screws instead of a Phillips bit?
Yes. The #10 x 1-1/4 inch screws are hex washer head with a 5/16 inch head, so a 5/16 nut driver or impact socket drives them. That is the usual preference for electricians setting strap and box work overhead, since a nut driver will not cam out the way a Phillips bit does.
6) What is the WAK14QD145 kit typically used for on an electrical job?
It is an electrical-trade anchor kit, used for the light fastening work that comes up constantly on a rough-in or MRO call: mounting conduit straps, device and junction box brackets, cover plates, raceway, and small enclosures to plaster, block, or masonry walls. The 1-1/4 inch screw length suits a strap or bracket sitting directly against the wall surface.
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Does the Metallics WAK14QD145 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics WAK14QD145 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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