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angelsix (CA)
My Moen Asceri robe hook became loose and wobbly. I couldn't find anywhere what size Allen wrench to use for the set screw. I saw various posts about using 7/64" for Moen showers, and assumed it's be the same for their robe hooks. After all, what sense would it make to use different size set screws?
Well, it did make sense to Moen. The set screw for their robe hook (and, probably other bathroom fixtures) is a 5/64" set screw needing a 5/64" allen wrench. I'm just posting this so Google can index it and if somebody else every has this problem Google can direct them here.
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hj (AZ)
Most would have a set of Allen wrenches and try them to find out which one fits.
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packy (MA)
2 sets. one SAE and one metric.
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hj (AZ)
I was surprised that the person did NOT need a metric one.
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george 7941 (Canada)
hj, if you are referring to the 5/64, the hex size in the set screw head is probably 2 mm and 5/64 fits since 5/64 in = 1.98 mm.
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hj (AZ)
When it gets that small the slight difference can make a big difference whether the screw comes loose or the socket strips.
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george 7941 (Canada)
Sure, you and I would dare not reef on a sloppy fitting allen wrench.
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