Cooling Screws to attach fans to rad

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  1. jetsetjimbo

    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    I've just got a BIX2 (thanks 'needmorestuff') but I haven't got any screws to attach my fans with and want to make sure I use the right ones.

    What type do I need and can I get them from B&Q or somewhere like that?

    Thanks
     
    jetsetjimbo, 24 Mar 2004
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  2. Conrad

    Conrad What's a Dremel?

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    i used M4x60mm screws from b&q to attach the fan and shroud to my rad. of course i had to tap out the holes with a M4 tap first so there was a thread there for the screw. Or if you dont have a tap you could just use some slelf tapers and ram then in ;)
     
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    just make sure you get the right length so as not to hit the fins....
     
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  4. Conrad

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    yup, i put an extra nut on the screw first as 60mm is a tad on the long side, 55mm or so would be ideal :)
     
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  5. jetsetjimbo

    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    So I want self tapping M4s of an appropriate length...
     
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    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    I know this is has been dead for a while but....

    I can't find M4 screws in B&Q - eveything is numbered. Am I just being stupid?

    /don't be too harsh :)
     
    jetsetjimbo, 20 Apr 2004
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  7. Nexxo

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    No you're not. B&Q does not sell M4 x 60 screws. Even Inox Fasteners only goes up to M4 x 50.

    What you can get is M4 threaded rods, at up to 1 meter lengths. Just cut them to size, put nuts at either end et voila. It's how I did the shroud/fan arrangement on my BIX in Metaversa. ;)
     
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  8. jetsetjimbo

    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    Is there anywhere on the high street that I'll find M4 screws?
     
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  9. Nexxo

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    Not of 60mm length that I know of...
     
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  10. jetsetjimbo

    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    They don't need to be 60mm, just M4s in general.
     
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  11. Nexxo

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    Can't think of anywhere High Street, sorry... Unless perhaps a motorcycle shop.

    Inox Fasteners will take orders over their website, and I have found them prompt and reliable. Their screws are quality. Unless the problem is that you don't have a credit card, I would highly recommend them instead.
     
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  12. Murdoc

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    i did know somewhere but i can't remember, my dad will know but hes not here atm.

    'doc
     
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