Bathroom Wall Hearter

[codswallop]

I have one of the above and the ON/OFF pull cord has broken on the inside of the heater.I don't recognise the type of screw heads holding the thing together.Can someone suggest how to remove the screws,I don't want to throw away the heater for the sake of 24" of cord. Thanks.

[Buenchico]

Can we have a description (or, even better, a photo) of the screw heads please?

[codswallop]

The screw holes are quite deep and of small dia. so a photo would be difficult. The socket in the heads look triangular but I wouldn't swear to it as they may have been distorted.Not much help I'm afraid.Thanks.

[vulcan42]

Sounds as if they are security screws, any here look like them?
http://www.energybusinessreports.com/file/2016/05/various-screws-security-and-non.jpeg

[codswallop]

It looks like the tamperproof hex. head.or similar.If it is is it possible to drill the head off without running into the surrounding plastic casing? Thanks.

[vulcan42]

Probably better to buy a set of screwdriver bits.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/161574153626?lpid=122&;chn=ps&adgroupid=27378760866&rlsatarget=pla-181484357106&adtype=pla&;poi=&googleloc=9047020&device=c&campaig

[codswallop]

Hi Vulcan 42 I had a look at that site.My trouble is (possibly)that the depth of the holes being about 25mm and are c8mm dia.By the looks of the bits the profile of them is shorter before the larger shank begins therefor it won't reach the screw.Clear as mud I know.Thanks.

[vulcan42]

I have just checked the dimensions on my security set, and they wouldn't fit. You can buy extended bits which would work but of course they are more expensive.
https://greenparrotools.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=security+screw+bits

[codswallop]

Thanks for the info but as you say they would be more expensive and not really sure which one I need.So the cost would not be much different to buying a new heater.Thanks for trying.