Teal Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I have a number of these outside lights with a most peculiar screw-head. I think it needs some sort of key to turn it, but goodness knows why they didn't use a regular screwhead for them. Although it looks like they should have a compact fluorescent in there, I have peered through the plastic and think they have a regular filament bulb inside and I would like to replace them with a low energy version (probably LED). I will need to buy a key - does anyone know what they are called or where to get one from. I have tried usual places and people - and hope PW can help! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) You need a security screwdriver bit set. Not much online or screw fix etc. Screw fix do a set for £4.99 Edited February 28, 2015 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I can't help you with the name if these but if you can get it out ill send you some keys and the triangular shaped one they also use as I work for a lighting company .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) They're anti-tamper screw used to prevent the public from fiddling with things they shouldnt be. I have a set of these bits on my van due to my job,but they are available. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/301308842201?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&chn=ps&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108 Bottom right bits in picture. Edited February 28, 2015 by Imperfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 As mentioned security bit. You can cut a flat blade screwdriver to work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 One of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clutch-Spring-Adjusting-Tool-for-Ariel-AJS-Triumph-Norton-BSA-etc-P180-/200913945213might do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Get a cheap flat blade screwdriver and file/grind a notch in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thank you everyone who responded so quickly - very impressive indeed. I've been trying to find the name for it for about three weeks! Interesting to know why they have the unusual head, and that would make sense with them being external lights. I will get a security bit set ordered now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I have a box of about 150 differant tamper proof screw drivers, you'll be surprised how many differant one there are. As said, cheap screw driver and cut/file a slot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Small mole grips will do that with ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 You can also use small long-nosed pliers if you get really desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Could you not use a Dremel to cut a slot in the screw head then use a regular screwdriver? Failing that, drill the head off then mole grips to remove the threaded stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 As mentioned security bit. You can cut a flat blade screwdriver to work though. I do that too. I just find an old flat head and make my own tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Yaaaawl bi needin a birmingum scrawdriva for that one mate Edited March 2, 2015 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 pin punch and tap it out n replace with a normal screw ,unless u are in an area of dodgy night visitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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