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[chris kennedy]

Seems like a simple thing but I'm at a loss as to what to do with these self tappers. These were two surface mounted panels that got boxed in. Thought about just taking a dremel to them, but figured someone might have a better idea. Yet to get final inspection here.

Thanks

 

[jjhoward]

Hi Chris;
Not sure what to do here. Are the self tappers those grey things on the edges?

Anyway I sent you a PM with a question about posting pics.
Thanks.

 

[ceb58]

Dremel tool with cutoff wheel may be best option.

 

[cadpoint]

I feel like I'm looking a still shot on ESPN Sunday show while they say...

"Come ON Man" ...

 

[brantmacga]

happens to me all the time. use a cutoff wheel or reciprocating saw.

 

[chris kennedy]

I feel like I'm looking a still shot on ESPN Sunday show while they say...

"Come ON Man" ...

Whats that mean Jude, you would just leave them?

 

[billdozier]

what about kliens or are you trying to get it flush

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Chris
Maybe you could explain in some more detail what the situation is. I am not too sure what the issue is.

 

[chris kennedy]

what about kliens or are you trying to get it flush

Trying to get it flush and smooth. Cadpoint just pointed out the obvious via PM. Drive a couple self tappers from inside the panel into the framing then cut off the offending screws. This way the framing remains stable.

 

[iaov]

Might be a DFQ but do you have to do anything?? Congrats on those Gators!!

 

[quogueelectric]

Hit them like a manly man with a hammer and they will snap of perfectly flush.

 

[chris kennedy]

Chris
Maybe you could explain in some more detail what the situation is. I am not too sure what the issue is.

Cool, you would final this panel as is?:smile:

Not sure of any violation here but I'm not happy about the framers driving long screws into my panel. The next guy to pull wire into here will have to work around them.

 

[tonyou812]

Thats kind of weird. So the panels are supporting the box out....? Cant say I ever saw this before. Are panels rated to support sheet rock? I would send these pics to the framing company along with a backcharge.

 

[tom baker]

How could that of passed inspection?

 

[iaov]

I must be going blind in my old age. I finally saw the screws sticking out. I wouldn't be very happy about them either. Not sure if its a code violation but you sure could cut up a hand trying to get wires around them. I'm not real fond of having sharp objects poking into my wires either.

 

[LarryFine]

A simple (i.e., cheap) solution would be to thread a plastic anchor over each screw. Even a wirenut would work.

 

[iwire]

Chris you can flush cut these and the panel will be as stable as it was before.

If you do not think so then cut them back and leave about an 1/8" and smooth them out with a file or wheel.

 

[electricmanscott]

I'd just do what Larry said. If you feel the need to cut them put a wad of sillicone on them after.

Not a big deal in my view.

 

[infinity]

I agree it's really no big deal except for maybe the guy working in there in the future who might bloody up a hand or two.

I would just cut them off or grind them flush. Either method should not affect the strength of the screw.

 

[jeremysterling]

IMO, the self-drilling screws pictured are not as bad as sheetrock or sharp-point screws as far as wiring or working around. I would cut them with side-cutters and dress with file. Also, in the past, I've wrapped them with C130 rubber tape.

Semantic issue: IMO, every screw is self tapping to some degree. The "Tek" screws in the picture, to me, are "self-drillers"