Adding USB outlets at the 120VAC plugs

Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
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went to replace my outlets today with ones that have built in USB charging ports. For some unknown reason the outlet is riveted to the box, not screwed on. That's a first for me, I'll have to rivet the new ones in too: no threaded part to use. Anyone know what rivet to use?  My 1/8" ones are too big, the ones used on the boat have a large head on them too. 

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PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,586 admin
    edited June 2016
    DB could you use a sheetrock screw? That is what is normally used when the 6-32 strips out...........
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have a scar on my left index finger from trying to drill out one of those rivets with a dull bit. I used an 1/8th inch bit, so it made the hole that size and that is what size rivet I used to put the outlet back in.
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