Hose Reel Fixing

[Chipchopper]

I have attached a garden hose reel to a wall, trouble is the holes drilled into the brickwork are too big and I don't think they will hold.

What can I do to get a good fixing ?

It has a steel bracket with 4 holes, for the (approx 3" coach screws). TIA

[Sipowicz]

Whittle some wooden plugs and hammer them in.

[icynorth]

Small anchor bolts may fit.

[Togo]

Have you not got the big plastic rawlplugs with the bolts Chip? These should fit snugly into the holes in the brick or block work.

[Togo]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rawlplug-Nylon-Coach-Screw-pieces/dp/B003INF236

Like these Chip.

[The Builder]

As above, Chips ^^^

Or these anchor bolts (they come in different sizes) ...........

http://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-shield-anchor-bolt-type-m8-x-60mm-5-pack/14258

Or "resin anchors" ...................

http://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-shield-anchor-bolt-type-m8-x-60mm-5-pack/14258

Just fill the holes with resin... push your existing bolts in..... and let it all set hard.

[The Builder]

oops ............

http://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-kem-psc-380-ef-polyester-resin-380ml/1245j

[Chipchopper]

Yes Togo Exactly like that, thank you.
The trouble is, the masonry bits I had were either too small or too large.
I progressed up to the larger size and after the bit rattled about in the hole, it ended up far too wide.
I guess I'll have to look for some expanding plugs to rectify the problem.

[Chipchopper]

Ah, Thanks Builder, I was hoping you might show up, I had to go away for a while for an emergency beer break, when my good friend and neighbor called round to shoot the breeze.
Anchor bolts, look like the best way forward, now I know what they look like.
Thanks again all- Chip.

[Togo]

Moral of the story being... don't waggle your "drill" in the hole or you will render it sloppy.(^_*)

[Chipchopper]

Thanks Togo, your words of wisdom are well meant, I'm sure! Truth is I'm a little shaky but I cant let that stop me trying.