fischer DuoPower 8 x 40 Universal Wall Plugs 100 Pack 2 Component Nylon

Brilliant quality: won't use any other wall plugs. They don't turn, don't disappear into the hole, don't pull out: just do their job perfectly!

These Fischer Duopower rawlplugs (wall plugs) are absolutely fantastic. Like most of us, I've been using the standard yellow/red/brown rawlplugs, that haven't really changed in 50 years. When you open the box of these, you know they are something different. The manufacturing quality is plain to see. They are made in Germany and they ooze class. On the side of each plug is written the word Duo, followed by the diameter of the drill needed, and the diameter of suitable screws. This information is also on the box (Photo 1). The 8mm diameter ones are for use with screws 4.5-6mm diameter. The 6mm diameter ones are for use with screws 4-5mm diameter. (The length of screw is dependent on which plugs you buy, but the screw can be longer than the plug. Just make sure you drill a deep enough hole.) I have used 4mm screws with the 8mm plugs and they feel good and strong to me, however, it is advisable to follow the manufacturers instructions to be able to achieve the full load bearing numbers. They are lovely in use. Easy to insert, either push fit, or with a light tap, and once screwed in, nigh on impossible to pull out. The way they work is very clever, deforming themselves in 3 different ways, depending on the substrate you're using. All of the clever science is in the listing above. (The only place I personally wouldn't use them is screwing into plasterboard. I'm sure they would work well, but I'm a big fan of JCP Blue Rosettes.) Update: I have now tried them on plasterboard and they work well, however, I have found, that due to the crumbly nature of plasterboard, if you use a drill size 1mm smaller than stated, then they hold incredibly firmly.) They are more expensive than standard plugs, but not that much and believe me, the extra is worth every penny. I cannot ever imagine going back to 'ordinary' rawlplugs ever again. Strongly recommended. I hope you found this review helpful.

As a handyman who uses a lot of wall plugs I think these are the best wall plugs for plasterboard. Obviously they have their limits and better fixings are needed for heavy weights. The one bit of advice I would offer any less experienced users is make sure you drill the right hole size and use the right screw size, the plug needs to be tight otherwise it will just rotate in the hole especially if the screw is too big.

Fischer wall plugs are possible the best plugs you can purchase here in the UK. The design is clever in that one design manages to offset most situations. For an avid DIY'er, the Fischer plugs should be a serious consideration. Buy with confidence knowing you're using the best.

My goto product

I live in a house that has a mix of dot and dab plasterboard on breeze block or brick walls, Some hollow frame walls with celotex type insulation between the plasterboard, And that very strange compressed straw behind the plasterboard (that stuff was popular in the 60's, makes for a lovely dense interior wall for insulation... both sound and heat) I was fed up of having loads of different wall plugs, and none ever seem'd to be particularly great. Then i discovered these, they say they will work on almost any wall type, and this seems to be true, I use 5mm diameter screws with these plug, and an 8mm drill bit to make the hole for them, a light tap with a hammer seats them, and they seem to hold everything i've put up with them well. i'm on my 3rd box of these now, the first box of them was used up adding scaffold board shelving around the garage (38mm thick for very heavy duty shelving) and i've stacked a lot of weight on the shelves and they are holding fine.

I can't believe I'm writing a review about wall plugs. I mean, they're all the same right? Well no, not quite. These are so much better than anything I've used, and they go into any type of wall and hold so well. I've just today put up a towel radiator on a stud wall using these, and they've done the job yet again, so thought I'd leave this review for them. I was a little dubious at first but time and time again these have worked with no issues whatsoever, and the fact you essentially have a 'one plug for all' means no faffing about getting plasterboard plugs or plugs for brick, just grab one of these. The time saved is worth the extra cost. Just buy them if you do lots of DIY jobs, drill the right size hole and tap one in and screw away... One of those unexpected great buys and I'll stick to these from now on.

Always use these as they give a strong hold for DIY purposes.

Li ho usati per avvitare una struttura al soffitto per il cartongesso e sono perfetti. Ottima convenienza rispetto ai negozi

Fisher plugs never disappoint. Very good product.

Lo usé para fijar un soporte para un TV de 42". Sustituí estos tacos de 8X40 por los de 10x65 que traían que superaban por mucho el famélico grosor de la pared. Añadiendo un par más, por seguridad, el resultado ha sido perfecto. Se anclan a cualquier tipo de pared de forma segura y fiable. Muy recomendables.

Snelle levering mooi en zorgvuldig verpakt de plug is sterk voor zijn werk

Excellent On sent la qualité Fait bien son boulot Je recommande D'ailleurs, j'ai pris du stock