{"product_id":"tapping-screw","title":"Tapping Screw","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere You Use It on the Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tapping screw is a general-purpose fastener. On an irrigation or greenhouse setup, you might use it for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrewing a pipe clip or saddle into a wooden post to hold a mainline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttaching poly film batten strips to a wooden greenhouse frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixing drip line guides or stakes into raised beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecuring a hose reel bracket to a wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFastening a trellis wire eye bolt into a wooden end post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe screw is self tapping, meaning it cuts its own thread as you drive it into wood or thin sheet metal. You do not need to drill a pilot hole first, though a small starter hole can help prevent splitting in very hard wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a manual screwdriver or a drill with a suitable bit. Drive the screw straight into the material until the head is flush. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not overtighten; the screw can strip the material or snap if forced. For metal, drill a small guide hole first if the metal is thicker than 2mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrriHub provides reliable irrigation and farm systems for small and medium‑scale farmers across Kenya. For help choosing the right product for your farm, reach out to us directly. Call us: +254 729 717 881. Visit our store: Shubham Complex, Old Mombasa Rd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IRRI HUB KE","offers":[{"title":"SIZE: 8MM","offer_id":43037637705833,"sku":"TAPPING SCREW -8MM","price":5.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8167\/5625\/files\/tapping_crew.png?v=1774353753","url":"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/tapping-screw","provider":"Irri-hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}