2006-09-14 02:03:19 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Used dynamite as suggested.Now no need for hole as wall has gone.Thanks for all your help.
2006-09-14 02:57:44 · update #1
try renting a Hilty...they rock.
2006-09-14 02:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by fricka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help to know how old your home is but I am assuming that it is reasonably new (say 30 years or less) For many years now the wires in a wall are put in as such as to make it difficult to drill into a wire so I don't feel that is your problem. More than likely what has happened is the wires in your light fixture are loose. A very dangerous situation that can cause a fire!!!!!!!! Fortunately a very easy fix. Turn OFF the light at the switch and make sure no-one will flip it back on while you are working on the light. Tape it if you need to, or click off the circuit breaker (fuse). Take the light down and check the wires to be sure they are tight. There should be wire nuts screwed on the ends of the wires. Hang on to the wire nut and pull on each wire separately. The black and the white. If one comes out you need to re-screw it together again. It;s a good idea to turn the nut tight anyway after p[laying with them. It isn't necessary at this point but I ALWAYS take a piece of electricians tape and tape the ends with the nut anyway for safety's sake. Remount the light and you should be good.
2016-03-17 21:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a GOOD masonary bit, and a LOT of percussion.
Also - you MUST push into the drill quite hard.....it's NOT drilling through the wall - it's a rotary hammer action...bashing through.
Recommend HITLI or DEWALT masonary bits. (SDS)
2006-09-14 02:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you drilling granite? If so, a rotary hammer-drill won't work because I've been there. You'll need something heavy duty, namely a water cooled core drill. There are companies that have this equipment (it's very expensive equipment) and that's all they do is go around and do core drilling for people such as yourself. That may be the route you'll have to take if none of these suggestions pan out. Good Luck!!!
2006-09-14 13:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hilti TE16, bit of elbow grease and if that doesn't work, well i just don't know. How big of a hole are you trying to drill? Also, check theres nothing such as a piece of metal behind where you're trying to drill - i was drilling a wall and unknown to me hit the wall plate and couldn't get through what i thought was the wall, tooke me ages to realise it!
2006-09-14 02:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well as a buillder then i sergest upou use a biger drill and make sure you have a very good drill bit
2006-09-14 02:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by michael l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No wall is too hard to get through.
You could help us all by describing the wall /size and what "no joy" means but here's a few guesses.
Its concrete with metal re-enforcing wall ( 1930-1960 houses sometimes ) or you've hit a lintel
The drill bit is blunt
The drill chuck is loose ( either around the bit or on the machine itself.
The Pro Hammer drill is worn or not up to it.
Happy to help, but need more description.
2006-09-14 05:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess you are putting up a curtain rail, you are drilling into the lintel which holds up the wall above if you are. It is safe to do but you will need an SDS drill, I have Dewalt dill and that struggles. If not are you sure you are drilling into masonry. If you have a timber frame house, you may be drilling into timber with a masonry bit and it don't like it much.
2006-09-16 09:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by ligiersaredevilspawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself an sds drill, ........so, so easy with one of those. Concrete lintels over windows, a nightmare with a percussion/hammer drill. Sds goes in ,................like proverbial knife through butter. There is a chance you could be trying to drill into masonary/brick when in fact you have hit steel of some description, ie lintel/rsj, or any other piece of steel that's been used under the surface at some time. Masonary bit no good in that case, you would need to continue drilling with a hss drill bit with no percussion/hammer.
2006-09-14 11:26:06 · answer #9 · answered by Dick s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the correct drill,for the most part,Is it an IMPACT hammer drill or rotary? (the impact drill will have an SDS drill chuck) the rotary will be a standard chuck.
There are two types of drill bits too,One,again,the rotary type has a arrow type head and is usually tungsten coated, The other is a solid carbide bit,for industrial use.The drill you will need is @ $350,plus the bits.You are better off renting one.You are probably drilling into a very high PSI concrete, and your drill just aint gonna cut it.
2006-09-14 03:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try drilling a smaller hole first and then use the bigger bit. Use a bit made for drilling through steel instead.
2006-09-14 02:13:36 · answer #11 · answered by Hebrews 11 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋