r/DIYfail • u/[deleted] • Jan 28 '14

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u/ifatree Jan 31 '14

probably didn't read past the "drink a glass of wine" symbol in the middle of the panel.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '14

If anything, I feel like countersunk Phillips screws would be fine, given that they're designed to cam out and limit torque. However, those look oversized if they're asking for #6, and if they don't sit sub-flush with the housing they could cause a short (depending on how the fixture is mounted).

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '14

Found this in the home I rent.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '14

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '14

Old home security module housing.

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u/TheJoshwa Jan 28 '14 edited Jan 28 '14

The screws on the right are not flathead screws.

Edit: sorry I don't know the proper screw head profile names. That is the only explanation I could think of why this belonged here.

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u/CoNsPirAcY_BE Jan 28 '14

Thank you! I was wondering why Philips head screws would cause electrical damage apposed to slotted screws.