Which screws and wall plugs for mounting hose reel on brick?

[DonC]

I bought this Gardena 20m hose reel and I want to mount it to brick. 

However, several of the reviews mention the supplied mounting plugs/screws are rubbish and failed to hold the load.

What is the best mounting solution for me and in which size?  One of the reviewers mentioned Dynabolt but I have never used them before.

The supplied plugs are 12mm x 50mm

The supplied screws have a hex head that is 10mm width, while the threaded portion is approx 5mm width

The wall bracket holes are approx 9mm diameter

[MitchellMc]

Hi @DonC,

I've checked over those reviews just to ensure there isn't anything going wrong with the supplied fixings. I do see three where they had trouble with the installation. However, the vast majority found installation easy and haven't reported issues with the fittings failing. I would be inclined to go with the fixings provided, and if you have any issues with them, you could always swap them out for Dynabolts. However, if you wanted to go with something else, some 10mm Dynabolts should be suitable, but I'd take the bracket in with you to ensure they suit the drilled holes in the bracket. They are relatively easy to install; you just pre-drill the wall and insert the Dynabolt through the bracket and into the holes. Tightening the nut on top secures them.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[DonC]

Hi @MitchellMc thanks for your reply. I’ve decided to go try the included fittings first. For these I need a 12mm masonry drill bit and also want a full set (I have a Craftright set where drilling one hole wore out multiple bits). I saw Full Boar 7 piece and Ryobi 10 piece sets which include 12mm. Can you comment on the quality of these brand bits? Is one better than the other? They seem to have some decent reviews (reviews on the 5 piece for the Full Boar) but after my Craftright experience I really just want to make sure I get something of better quality. 

[DonC]

Or would I be better off buying single Kango bits - a 6mm (for pilot hole) and 12mm?

[JacobZ]

Hi @DonC,

Whatever you choose to do, you should definitely use a 6mm bit followed by a 12mm bit as going straight to a 12mm bit will wear out your drill motor far more than you'd like it to.

Either the Full Boar 7PC Masonry Plug Drill Bit Set or Ryobi 10-Piece Masonry Drill Bit Set are good sets that contain 6mm and 12mm bits.

The reality with drill bits is they are consumables that will wear out and need replacing. Masonry bits are particularly susceptible to this as concrete, brick and stone are particularly difficult to drill through. A kit is great to have for when odd jobs pop up, but they will blunt with use and need replacing which can leave you with a gap in your kit. My preference is to buy individual bits, but I also worked in an environment where I would go through 3-4 masonry bits of the same size a week. 

The individual Kango 6mm Masonry Drill Bit and Kango 12mm x 150mm Masonry Drill Bit are also a good option to consider, but buying bits individually will be more costly when compared with a kit.

The choice is yours really, but any of these options will work.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[DonC]

 

Thanks @JacobZ,  I bought the Ryobi bits and all installed. Drilling 12mm holes was hard work though, even with pilot holes! I guess my XU1 hammer drill is not that good. But I could at least see the bits weren't getting destroyed like the Craftright ones did.

[JacobZ]

Hi @DonC,

Drilling 12mm holes in brick is definitely hard work. 

Regardless, you've done a great job with the installation.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing.

Jacob