What is a standard socket depth?
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What is a standard socket depth?
Generally speaking, 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) is the most popular size in the auto repair industry.
What is the difference between a deep and shallow sockets?
Shallow, low-profile sockets (left image) fit spaces where there’s little clearance above the head of the fastener. Deep sockets (right image) can reach the nut on a longer, threaded bolt; they also allow you to reach recessed fasteners.
What is a deep socket set used for?
Deep sockets: A deep socket can help you reach bolts that are far down in a vehicle or piece of machinery that you’re working on. These are often needed when the bolt protrudes from the nut, like a tire lug nut, or the fastener is recessed.
How deep are shallow sockets?
Metric Socket Set Comparison Chart
| Drive Size | Socket Type | # of Sockets in Set |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4-inch | shallow | 10 |
| 1/4-inch | deep | 10 |
| 3/8-inch | shallow | 12 |
| 3/8-inch | deep | 10 |
What depth back box do I need?
When considering what depth Back Box to use, the general rule is to use a 3.5″ box for stations with 3 or more connectors. (This is a change from the previous standard of 3.5″ boxes for 4 connector boxes.) This will be reflected in the standard drawings.
Is a deep socket better?
Deep sockets can also be used in place of a shallow socket in most cases, giving them a wider range of applications. The main disadvantages of deep sockets are that they’re usually more expensive than shallow sockets, and they may not grab onto a nut or bolt’s head as tightly as a shallow socket.
Should I buy impact or regular sockets?
Impact sockets can be used safely on a hand tool, however you should never use a regular hand tool socket on an impact wrench as this can be extremely dangerous. A regular socket is likely to shatter when used on power tools due to their thinner wall design and the material they’re made from.
What to do when you don’t have a deep socket?
Two coins. Who would think that money can be used as a makeshift tool? Take two large coins (2 pence coins work perfectly for this) and place them on either side of the nut. Grip the coins between the knuckles of your index and middle fingers for extra grip and twist in the direction needed to loosen the nut.
How deep is electrical back box?
Sizes available are 1 gang (Single sized) or 2 gang (Double sized), with depths available being 25mm, 35mm or 47m. The UK Standard size is usually a 35mm depth of back box and this will be suitable for most switches and sockets.
Should Back box be flush with wall?
They should be flush, ideally. Some brands of sockets and switches have a bit of a “lip” on them, so the sockets will still be flush even if the boxes are 2-3mm proud. More importantly, don’t sink them too deep. You will leave a gap between the socket and the box and debris (bits of plaster etc.)
Are deep sockets better?
A deep socket’s greater length also allows them to reach nuts that are out of reach of shallow sockets, especially when they’re used in conjunction with a socket extension bar that extends the reach of the socket.
What does AF mean in tools?
The term width across flats (AF) is used for the following forms: 2-socket = round material with two surfaces.
