What hole size do I need to drill on the wall to mount the Orbi RBKWM wall mount?

[ipanag]

What hole size do I need to drill on the wall to mount the Orbi RBKWM wall mount?

There is nothing mentioned in the instructions manual!!!

[CrimpOn · Accepted solution]

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@ipanag wrote:

Thanks for the responses!

I'm in Europe and walls are of a type of concrete. I'm confused because the anchor has a rectangular shape (not the round that I'm used to), so I don't know which dimension to measure to pick the right drill bit.

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The picture is not very clear, but my impression is that these mounts are designed specifically for hollow walls (daywall, gypsum board, lath * plaster, etc.)  NOT for a solid wall (concrete, stone, brick).  The device is pressed through a hole into the wall, then the back piece rotates so that it will press against the wall when screwed tight.

Something similar to this:

https://www.amazon.com/TOGGLER-SNAPTOGGLE-Drywall-Included-Fastener/dp/B07FMCHQ8W/ref=sr_1_14?dchild... 

or this

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hilti-HTB-1-4-in-Drywall-Anchor-with-Phillips-Head-Screw-8-Pack-3588748/... 

This is probably the time to visit your local hardware store (Home Center?) and get two wall anchors designed for concrete.  Since the Orbi is light weight, I believe the type with plastic inserts will be fine.  For heavy objects, I always use the type with lead inserts that are hammered into the hole.  The package will recommend the correct drill size.

Or... my old eyes are confused by the picture.

[plemans]

It should have a screw kit that comes with it. 

Are you mounting it to a stud? 

Into sheetrock? 

into wood? 

It all depends on what you're doing exactly for how big to drill the holes. 

If its into sheetrock, I tend to go a little smaller than the screw expander and gently pound it in so its a tight fit. 

If its into cement, you need to go a little larger. 

If its directly to a stud, you don't need the expander and can just screw into the stud. 

[ipanag]

Thanks for the responses!

I'm in Europe and walls are of a type of concrete. I'm confused because the anchor has a rectangular shape (not the round that I'm used to), so I don't know which dimension to measure to pick the right drill bit.

[CrimpOn · Accepted solution]

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@ipanag wrote:

Thanks for the responses!

I'm in Europe and walls are of a type of concrete. I'm confused because the anchor has a rectangular shape (not the round that I'm used to), so I don't know which dimension to measure to pick the right drill bit.

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The picture is not very clear, but my impression is that these mounts are designed specifically for hollow walls (daywall, gypsum board, lath * plaster, etc.)  NOT for a solid wall (concrete, stone, brick).  The device is pressed through a hole into the wall, then the back piece rotates so that it will press against the wall when screwed tight.

Something similar to this:

https://www.amazon.com/TOGGLER-SNAPTOGGLE-Drywall-Included-Fastener/dp/B07FMCHQ8W/ref=sr_1_14?dchild... 

or this

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hilti-HTB-1-4-in-Drywall-Anchor-with-Phillips-Head-Screw-8-Pack-3588748/... 

This is probably the time to visit your local hardware store (Home Center?) and get two wall anchors designed for concrete.  Since the Orbi is light weight, I believe the type with plastic inserts will be fine.  For heavy objects, I always use the type with lead inserts that are hammered into the hole.  The package will recommend the correct drill size.

Or... my old eyes are confused by the picture.

[plemans]

LIke @CrimpOn says, you can get your own screws. You don't have to use the provided one. 

If you have a type that you're comfortable using, you can use them. (provided they're not to large/small for the mount)