GeeFix Plasterboard Cavity Wall Fixings Hollow Wall Anchors Heavy Duty (Pack of 8 Fixings)

I've known about these for a while, but was put off by the high price, until I came across a job for which none of my other fixings were suitable. Now I've used them, I'd say that due to ease of use, higher reliability and versatility, they're probably worth the price. Although I still think it a bit high for a few pieces of plastic and some screws. I get about development and set-up costs, but still.. They should at least sell a larger pack at lower cost per fixing.. Compared to other options, the weight is spread out over a larger area, plus, the fixing is held by 2 screws and what you're putting up by a third screw. They are really easy to use and can be used for jobs where most other options are unsuitable, so where there's no room for wings to open, where the plasterboard is too thick (or thin) for other fixings or where you simply need more strength and reliability. They also work for things like hollow doors, plywood walls etc.. And with these, you can set multiple screws into same fixing, if necessary, if you need 2 screws very close together, for example. Also, as the fixing is not held by the same screw as the item you're putting up, you can use alternative screws to those provided, or bolts or hooks, without compromising the holding power of the fixing. Overall, installation was really easy, and detailed, clear instructions with pictures are on back of packet. However, the middle screw is longer than the 2 screws used to hold the fixture, and that's where I encountered a snag.. I wasted one expensive fitting until I realised that the 2 shorter screws provided were not long enough for my plasterboard. I thought first that I hadn't lined up the holes correctly, although realised afterwards that's pretty impossible.. The screws were not going in as too short and not reaching the fixing behind. Luckily, I had some of correct length and size. Another snag is that while in theory they're re-usable, it's going to be difficult (impossible??) to recover the long piece that sits behind the plasterboard for future use - once you take out the screw, it falls down, of course.. And that you have to drill a 25 mm hole to use them, thereby reducing integrity of the plasterboard. Sometimes, due to the size, the fixing will be visible behind your shelf or whatever. But they're white, and can be painted over, so not very noticeable. Overall, despite those slight drawbacks, am really impressed. I trust these more than any other options on the market for holding up heavy items and they're handy where other fittings don't work. Due to the high price, I will probably reserve these for those jobs.. If you want more info before buying, I suggest you check out youtube reviews, there's at least one good one. Definitely recommend these if you want a sure-fire but easy option and don't mind the price.

As a handyman, I'm always on the lookout for reliable and easy-to-use wall anchors that can hold up heavy items. That's why I recently tried the GeeFIX Plasterboard Cavity Anchors, and I must say, they exceeded my expectations. These cavity anchors are incredibly easy to install, even for someone like me who has minimal experience with wall anchors. They hold up extremely well, and I've used them to hang heavy items such as shelves, mirrors, and cabinets with confidence. One of the standout features of these cavity anchors is their versatility. They work on all types of plasterboard walls and can be used with a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. This makes them an ideal choice for a wide range of projects, both big and small. Another great thing about the GeeFIX Plasterboard Cavity Anchors is their strength. They can hold up to 250 pounds per anchor, which is more than enough for most household items. Plus, their unique design prevents them from slipping or rotating in the wall, ensuring a secure hold. Overall, I highly recommend the GeeFIX Plasterboard Cavity Anchors for anyone in the handyman business looking for a reliable and easy-to-use wall anchor solution. They are durable, versatile, and provide excellent holding power for all your heavy items. If you want to impress your clients with top-quality work, look no further than GeeFIX!

Absolutely fantastic fixings so easy to install and very strong, hung this very heavy mirror today 5ft x 4ft no problem

Simple, really study and generally useful product, better than most plasterboard fixings... however I ran into what feels like a relatively easy to fix design problem. When cutting the holes you need to be very careful it is exactly the specified size - I used a spade bit the specified size, but as spade bits do it produced a hole a bit larger in the plasterboard. This meant that the plug that goes in the plasterboard didn't sit in the center of the hole and the lip of the plug didn't contact on one side, so when tightening it didn't spread the load equally and damaged the plasterboard. The obvious user end fix is to use a core bit, or a spade bit a couple of mm small, but I think the smarter option would be to fix this in the design - they could either make the lip a little bigger, or use some thin wedges of plastic on the sides of the plug to ensure it sits in the center.

I haven't left a review for a while but thought this was so good, it definitely deserved a couple minutes to share my very positive experiences. I needed something to fit a substantial shelving system to a plasterboard wall. I wasn't confident of finding any fixings that would make this possible but I did loads of research, finally coming across this video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/aeFyQS2NGVM) that reviewed this product. I liked what I saw so bought a couple of packs. Suffice it to say that I was able to get the shelves up MUCH more quickly than I was anticipating and they are absolutely rock solid. No hint of movement. I've got an old (and very precious to me!) amplifier weighing 35kg sitting quite happily on one shelf right now, so I have absolute trust in the strength of the fittings. My two tops that will hopefully help some folks: 1. Having read in a couple of reviews that some folk found 25mm holes were too big, I bought a 24mm flat wood drill bit (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0108A6MS0). Whilst I think 25mm is strictly speaking the correct size, due to the fragile nature of plasterboard, it's VERY easy to make the hole a tiny bit bigger than planned. Suffice it to say that across my 10 24mm holes, probably half ended up absolutely the perfect size and I could finger fit the circular 'plug' and the other half needed a light tap from a hammer for a super-tight fit (a good thing). 2. There are lots of reviews on here criticising the product for spinning behind the wall when you try to tighten the initial centre screw. I can see how this could happen if you don't pull hard enough initially (so that the anti-spin spikes on the bracket don't grip the wall) but more importantly the likelihood and consequences of this happening are MUCH higher if you use an electric drill/screwdriver that's tightening the screw too quickly. By the time you've realised that it's not gripped, it's too late and you've probably lost the bracket. The solution? Use a good old fashioned non-electric screwdriver for the all-important central screw - that way you can tell immediately from the feel if it's not gripping behind the wall and you are automatically pulled back on the red cords with one hand as you exert pressure on the screwdriver with the other. That's what I did and I didn't have a single problem with spinning or lack of grip. So just take your time, use a non-electric screwdriver and you'll be absolutely fine. I really can't recommend this product highly enough - I'm now eyeing up all the other plasterboard walls around the house that I didn't think I'd be able to hang anything heavy on. 100% recommended.

For anyone who lives in a new build this is an absolute must. The search for a fixing that will take any load is over. I’ve just put a 49inch tv up using these with ease. The weight of the bracket was about 11kg and the tv was about the 12kg but just before I put the tv up I tested the bracket with my weight and I weigh 70kg. The wall or the fixing didn’t struggle in the slightest. Also discovered some central heating pipes after drilling one of the holes which was a close call. I worked out The fixing and the screws would miss the pipes so I carried on but had I used another type of fixing say toggles I’m sure the drill but would have damaged the pipes and because the hole would have been smaller probably wouldn’t have known they where even there. I’ve used gripits in the past to put up some shelving and I can honestly say these are much easer and feel much more secure but the big thing for me was that they were tidier way of working with less guess work. Things that I was nervous about. 1, making such big holes smack bang in the middle of the living room but honestly once the fitting is fitted and the bracket up it’s all well hidden there is no way of telling. 2, I wasn’t sure if The screws provided would support the weight required so I brought some 6x50mm coach bolts but after scratching my head and a bit of help it’s the fixing as a whole that needs to be considered not just the screw. So a big washer had the same effect as using chunkier bolt. They are pricey for a fixing, but worth it. I wouldn’t say they are needed for every job but definitely the big ones around the house.

Excellent, used on cavity walls for TV 32” wall bracket , also Central Heating Radiator, really sturdy fixings

So when I saw these I liked the idea. I like that they are manufactured in the UK. I have used them on a few occasions now and have mixed thoughts about them. There is a bit of a learning curve to them. The main blade can spin in the wall if not held tightly enough, the front part can sink into the wall if the wall is lath and plaster or the hole is not strictly drilled to size. I used them in a thin hollow door and they worked great, gave a lot of hold for a coat hook. The main advertised benefit though of being able to hold really heavy objects like TVs etc on plasterboard walls is just not something I would do. At that weight you should be hitting studs or opening and reinforcing the wall for fixing. For most medium weight items I would probably still use Fischer hollow wall anchors with a setting tool. They are quicker, easier to use and much less expensive, even for the larger sizes. They also require a much smaller hole. Cost is another factor here. If you used these often the cost would become significant. It is easy to mess up too initially as others have said. I used them in a piece of 12mm plywood and they hold very strongly indeed on that. So they may fill a niche for certain applications, but for me not often.