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jaecholsiv
10/12/2018, 04:03 PM
Just ordered a few ViparSpectra 165w (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00UMXAR5S/?coliid=I18WUVVPSZILG6&colid=2QQBW4JVOGH89&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it) for the reef.

I am looking to replace the existing bolts with longer ones, so I can properly add the brackets.

Uploaded the unit and bolt pics

-- What I know about the screw
- Metric
- I tested out bolts @ Home Depot and a nut that fits the M6-1.0 (Metric size) fits perfectly.
- US imperial, the diameter of the actual threaded part is 1/16th inch

Help me find a longer version of this bolt? Thanks

Gorgok
10/12/2018, 05:39 PM
If i need some screws and such now, i'd go to Ace Hardware around here. They carry more selection than HD or Lowes it feels like.

But if i don't have a huge panic i get stuff from Bolt Depot.

Like this:
https://www.boltdepot.com/Metric_machine_screws_Phillips_pan_head_Stainless_steel_316_(A-4)_6mm_x_1.0mm.aspx

Or this if you are okay with zinc plating:
https://www.boltdepot.com/Metric_machine_screws_Phillips_pan_head_Zinc_plated_class_4.8_steel_6mm_x_1.0mm.aspx

jaecholsiv
10/12/2018, 06:13 PM
Awesome. I might try out Ace since you said that.

Ok, so on those sites you sent me... so...

M=Metric
6 = Size Hole (mm)
1.0 = Pitch
x**** = Length of bolt

So I need an M6-1.0x20mm or whatever is longer than mine now.

Dude, thanks your awesome!

mcgyvr
10/12/2018, 08:45 PM
Fyi. 1"=25.4mm
In case tou need to convert for length or whatever...

McPuff
10/17/2018, 08:35 AM
Just take a bolt with you... they have bolt/screw templates so you can figure out exactly what you need.