UK Light Cannon 100 HID Handle Screw

[Woland]

Hi all,

I just bought a UK Light Cannon 100 Pro HID dive light and the screw that secures the handle to the unit has no "indent" on the top of the screw so I can't screw it into the unit (i.e. there's no place on the screwhead to "insert" a screwdriver, so I can't get leverage to screw it in).

I obviously got a dud screw from UK and I can't find a replacement screw anywhere.

Anyone know where I can buy such a screw online, or perhaps have an extra screw they'd be willing to part with? I'll pay for it of course.

Or do you think I should contact UK?

Thanks.

Woland

 

[Scruffy Diver]

I would call U. K. first.
screw is 4mm dia. x 0.80 thread x 36mm long

 

[Woland]

I would call U. K. first.
screw is 4mm dia. x 0.80 thread x 36mm long

Many thanks!

 

[Woland]

Checked a few hardware stores in town and had no luck. Took the trip out to Home Depot and I'm all set. I have 3 extra screws if anyone else gets a dud.

Woland

 

[partridge]

I had the same thing happen on a screw for something else. I just put it in a vise and used a hack saw to "make" an indent for a flat screw driver.

 

[Woland]

I had the same thing happen on a screw for something else. I just put it in a vise and used a hack saw to "make" an indent for a flat screw driver.

Hehe, before I posted here I asked a few friends if they had a vise so I could do the same.

 

[Kim]

I've done it using pliers to hold it. A little awkward, but it worked. (Tip: wrap the screw thread in tissue paper first so you don't damage the threads.)