I lost the turret set screw for one of my Dahua 5442 cameras. I found a screw that works but it is big and ugly. Is there anywhere to get these screws?
Dahua turret set screw
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Pretty sure it is M5 but double check
M5 Cone Point Grub Screw 4mm - 12mm Hex Head Set Screw A2 Stainless Steel 0.8 | eBay Australia
M4 A2 Stainless Steel Cone Point Grub/Set Screws Hex Head. Profile Type: Cone Point. Header Pins & Connectors. Head Type: Hex. Thread Pitch: 0.8mm. Item Type: Grub/Set Screw. Material: Stainless Steel.
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looney2ns
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Hi,
I need a set screw for one of my Dahua 5442 cameras, too. Did you find one? If so, is the size M5 and what length worked? I'm also using a small bolt that I cut and tapered the end as a temporary solution.
looney2ns
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ctm
Getting the hang of it
For small "oddball" things like set screws and short lengths I find local mom and pop hardware stores often have more of what you need vs a big box. Amazon and eBay will always work as well, but there are times I need a screw today, so I try to know where to locally find uncommon fasteners. Just as important, is knowing when they close, cause a lot of those stores don't have evening hours.
I would have thought it to be metric since it is made overseas, no?
Well, just confirmed that the thread IS #10-32. I have a bunch of equipment rack screws (which are #10 - 32 threads per inch) from my audio/video tech days and the thread fits the screw hole perfectly. So, a #10 - 32 set/grub screw with a length of 3/8" (or 10mm) is what is needed. Don't forget to get the cone point end, it matters
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#10-32 Socket Set Screw Cone Point 304 Stainless Steel
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Redbone
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Key Differences & Similarities
Diameter: M5 is slightly larger than 10-32
Thread Pitch: 10-32 has 32 threads per inch (0.794mm pitch), while M5-0.8 has a 0.8mm pitch. They are very close—nearly identical—but not identical.
Interchangeability: A 10-32 screw will often fit loosely into an M5 hole. An M5 screw will usually be too tight and likely won't fit into a 10-32 hole.
Dahua is most likely using a metric screw M5-0.8 since The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar are the only countries that still officially use the imperial system (or U.S. customary units).
Diameter: M5 is slightly larger than 10-32
Thread Pitch: 10-32 has 32 threads per inch (0.794mm pitch), while M5-0.8 has a 0.8mm pitch. They are very close—nearly identical—but not identical.
Interchangeability: A 10-32 screw will often fit loosely into an M5 hole. An M5 screw will usually be too tight and likely won't fit into a 10-32 hole.
Dahua is most likely using a metric screw M5-0.8 since The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar are the only countries that still officially use the imperial system (or U.S. customary units).
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Redbone
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