Mounting Power Strips the Easy Way by OTB Thinker
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- OTB Thinker. Have you ever mounted a power strip to the wall or in a cabinet? Using those key hole slots is a pain. Let me show you the easier way to mount a power strip in under 2 minutes.
If you want to mount a strip without drilling ANY holes, check out my other power strip video:
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The most STUPID way to mount a power strip, spend a load of money on a surge protected power strip, then destroy the warranty.
The way I mount the various power strips is to use masking tape on the back of the strip, use a small pin to make a hole in the centre of the keyhole style cut out, then remove the tape and stick the tape on the surface of where I want to mount the strip, and drill the holes
it's that easy.
For the problem of the loose fit as @MJCPeters stated what I do is use small rubber feet, there is always loads lying around from various electronic projects I build, that way the small feet take up any loose play and also helps with any vibration.
The one thing I find strange is the way the keyholes are on the power strip in the video, maybe an American thing? In the UK I have never seen the keyholes like that, they are always vertical and never move around easy once fitted.
I always buy the best quality surge protected power strips, protects PC's keyboards and synths, would sooner lose a £30 power strip than a £5k synth
Your observations are appreciated, even with the rude delivery. If you want to mount without drilling hole, then watch my other video on how to mount without drilling any holes (link below). You did forget to mention how crappy the holding power is when you use the slotted holes :>).
Link:
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@@russveinot5754 Sorry if what I said came over as rude, the price for a good quality surge protected power strip in the UK is a lot more expensive compared to the USA. Never had a problem with holding power with the slotted holes, I have one power strip 6 way populated with 5 remote HBN Remote Control Plug Socket, 13A/3120W and never had an issue saying that the plastic on the power strip is heavy duty it is about 5 mm thick where the keyhole slots are, maybe the reason I have never had a problem with holding power is the style of UK power strips, as I said the slots are vertical and the design of UK plugs are done, so the cable comes down from the bottom of the plug rather than straight out, like USA style plugs.
One of the power strips I have, the neon went intermittent so replaced it and ALL the stand-offs in the plastic, were Brass coloured metal so would be totally destroyed if I had to drill them out, and every screw was a security screw, the screws are a pain in the arse to get out.
The stick on rubber feet I use are round dome shape and have a bit of give to them, so give a nice snug fit.
Hope you find some of this useful, Russ.
@@andy70d35 Don't worry about it. I have come across as rude many times :>). I had heard your concerns from others and so I made a second method that doesn't require any screws or hole drilling. I would not use this first method on an expensive one, but on a cheapie . . . why not :>). As I have always said, all comments are welcome and appreciated. Your suggestions have been pinned to this video for all to read. Thanks, Andy, for your input.
@@russveinot5754 Thank you, Russ.
I commented on your other video with a couple of ways I have mounted power strips in the past, hope you and the subscribers find it useful
@@andy70d35 I am sure we will :>)
Love it!
Even when I do get the screws in the right place, I can never get the strip secure enough for my liking. If I sink the screws far enough they won't slide into the key way. If I back them off a hair I end up with a loose fit. Your method will allow a good snug fit to the wall. Thank you.
Thanks MJ. Don't know why it take me so long to figure this out :>). since then, I have mounted other items. this idea of using a pre-existing screw hole works on other electrical items apparently. Welcome to my channel. I have lots of other OTB ideas here. all suggestions and sharing your ideas are welcome here.
Thankyou Russ! You just saved me loads of time on my Tuesday evening. Got the strip mounted securely and it was much needed!
Great demonstration. I was mounting two strips today and dreading it, but after drilling, they were up and more solid than any others I have installled.
Thanks.
It does work pretty slick if I do say so myself. I used to dread mounting them too :>) Thank BW
I have to mount a half dozen under desks and I'm definitely going to use your advice. I thank you sir.
Thanks Lex
Russ I am so glad to see someone else make these strips work without chasing them all over the shop. What I did was use like a 1X2 that is like an inch longer than the strip on each end and hot glued the strip to the wood and then drilled holes in the board at each end and mounted it to my wall or stud or whatever. I like your idea much better......
Thanks Sherman
Great tip, Russ. Thanks.
Thanks Harry
Thanks finally a great way to mount these damn things.
I finally found your video on Power Bar installs. Genius! Great idea Russ! This will be my "new" way to install powerbars! Thanks for the great idea and sharing. Thumbs up!
Thanks Steve. It makes mounting them so easy now for me too. :>)
Good idea! From what I have seen the problem with mounting these power strips is that even if you get the screws in the right place there is no way to tighten them up and they will be a little loose. What you say makes sense to me.
Freakin LOVE IT!
Kinda got a hint of what you had going on from the video earlier today, and watched that as I was taking a break from working on the truck. Walked out, and mounted the power strip with your method!
Had been scratching my head on how I was going to secure it, and tugging on the cord was about my only other option.
Man, I owe you yet another beer, but give yourself a great big hug too!
Hey Charlie, thanks. Not sure why I couldn't figure this out before?! "You know who" is in charge of issuing all hugs around here and they said they would be happy to help out with an extra one :>) Good to read from you again, been a while.
Nice... on my way to the basement to screw one down on a table now! Thanks Russ!
Thanks Keith for the encouragement.
Great sharing. I'm happy with your views.
Everyone thinks differently and you clearly kept saying "DON'T DO IT" if you don't feel it's right. You are very honest. I believe you have a great deal of experience what you have shared.
Thank you, much appreciated
Very good, Russ. I will be implementing this technique.
Thank you Paul. I have found this technique works on most other electrical items too.
Wow, not only did I catch this video at the perfect time, I will be mounting that EXACT power strip to my cheap Craftsman table saw leg to accept the power cord from the saw and the shop vac. I'm going to use #10 hardware though as I will be going through metal. Also just saw your video on forming PVC to make dust collection fittings. I already knew about that process but you gave me some great ideas. Thanks my friend!
I get some of my best ideas from watching others doing what I have already done :>) As to the outlet, I look at all strips I buy now because they don't all have that screw setup. Thanks Thestime
Great idea I love it
Harry
That's good. I admit there were times I just drilled through at other spots. I could see that the wiring inside was no where near the hole, in some cases the wiring is kept separated with plastic walls inside. But your method is much more sure. (I do have a few I tried with the screw gun and cracked them, especially old ones where the plastic had become brittle.)
Another method is using flat metal mending plates (1/2" x 2" or so). Attach one at each end on the bottom- use short screws or glue- let one end stick out where you can then use a hole for mounting.
Just simply Brilliant!!
I love this idea. I got all excited. Grabbed my tools and strips. Deflate. None of my 6 strips are "universal", cause Russ, they are not. None have six screws holding together. None have screws in corners. Purchased strips over the last 5 years. From Walmart, Amazon, Ace, etc.I still love the idea and will look for a corner screw feature with future strip purchases.
I love the idea . It is the best video I’ve seen so far.
Thanks ILya.
hey dude you are one smart cookie ,thank you
thanks for the kind words, Dennis.
PERFECT, THANK YOU !
Haha. Love it!!! So useful!
That's so simple it makes sense. Nice...
Good stuff Russ!
You are too kind Tony :>) thanks
Great idea! I have thought of it before, but was afraid to cause a short. Drilling in the corners as you have, should eliminate that danger. To be extra safe, put a heat shrink tubing over the part of the screw that's inside the case, then its insulated, problem solved. Most of the newer ones, aren't put together with screws, but the corners probable still have male and female "snap" plugs. Way to go Russ!
Thanks Terry. the heat shrink is a good idea. I thought about electric tape but my main thought is if I was that close that I would hit something, I wouldn't drill it. I am sure I am totally safe. but . . . heat shrink also would not be bad anyway :>)
Good info. Thank
You for sharing
Mine is still in place. :>)
1:50 when he said you don’t wanna do that, I felt that. 🤣
Great tip!
Thanks.
Just screwed in my power strip as you demonstrated.
Perfect!
thanks for sharing
Can you drill through both ends or just the end furthest away from power cord?? Thanks for the videos!!
wherever there is a screw, take it out and drill away. Just follow the screw hole. Thanks for the interest
One more thing. The older metal power strips i had in the past actually had tabs for screwing it to the wall, bench and etc. Not sure if the metal ones today have that.
good ideal gettingreadyto put up a couple of these thanks
OTB listed? Great idea Russ!
Thanks Frank
Brilliant!
Mounting a power strip is a piece of cake.
Russ, have you had any issues with the head of the screw keeping the plug from going all the way in?
What i do is mount them the way they are supposed to be then I put a screw in at a angle so it won't come off. My problem with them is they always slide off of the screws. Thats when I started wedging it in.
Thanks for the video!
You can use a chamfer bit to make the screw go in flush with the plastic. A step drill bit would work too.
right on thanks
Thank You
Dude, YES! 👍
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Your Welcome, Your Welcome, Your Welcome, Your Welcome, Jim :>)
Intelligent solution
Thanks for the tip. You are truly the master of out of the box thinking. I have mounted the first screw and then measured the center of the second insertion hole. This will work if you do not make it too wide. BUT as MJC Prters says to slide on--it never will be tight. I have resorted to twisting wire around it to secure it or blocking movement by putting a screw so that it cannot slide sideways. A poor solution.
Thanks Marty. I have struggled for years with this and have tried so many ways (like you, I think :>), I now it is so easy. Sharing good ideas is fun.
What size drill bit?
Drill size is the same diameter as the screw used.
Great audio sounds like I’m in your shop
Thanks Matt. I only use my Microsoft Surface and no editing. It's a cool tablet. BTW, welcome to my shop. Bring a cup of coffee next time :>)
Russ, that is out of the box thinking. However, I prefer the old method of sliding the head of the two screws into the mounting slots, position the powerstrip where I want it to be mounted, lightly tap or press the powerstrip to mark where the screw-holes are to be drilled, and then install the screws. It's a little more work but when someone else is using my stuff I can sleep at night.
I would say, never do anything that makes you uncomfortable. thanks.
Thanks! =)
thanks
screw one screw into the wall, enough to make it stable, mount power strip onto that one screw. Take the other screw and put it into the other hole of the power strip. Hold in place with fingers, pliers or else screwed into thin piece of wood to keep it secure and then mark wall with screw. Both screws will then be in the exact position they need to be, just keep tightening them through trial and error until you get a tight fit. Another way is to get two thin pieces of wood and put a screw through each piece of wood. Mount both pieces onto the power strip so that they slot tightly into place. Press those screws against the wall to mark it and you have the exact location of where the screws need to be.
Get some 'dowel points' normally used for marking dowel positions, drop a couple into the large part of the keyhole, press against surface you want to mount it and press, you'll be left with a couple of marks, remember that the strip needs room to move into the keyhole.
I made a vid about this
I'll have to try that. Thanks Sparky.
Put the 2 screws in the slots and press them against wall or whatever you are mounting it to and drill or drive screws where the screws made an impression mark.
Stumbled upon your video. Texan here, you look very much like the laid back New Mexico. Am I far off?
Thank you, thank you……..thank you.
I see your 3 "thank you" and raise you 4 welcomes :>). BTW, if you don't want to drill holes, I have a link to my video mounting the strip with tape and CA glue:
Link:
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YES manufacturers should design with a couple of holes for mounting and it would cost zero.
I didn't found what I m looking for but I subscribed because you are cool gay ser!!!! Be well!!!!
Thanks, Santa & welcome. What were you looking for?
@@russveinot5754
Thank you for your welcome and your interesting ser. I'm looking to how to mount/glue a fix power strip without screw holes on a wooden office set. I was glue it with hot glue, but after a year it fall. I'm looking for some new idea. Thank you again, be well ser!!!
@@santaisback7945 Actually, I also did a video showing how to attach one without screws. Here is a link to that one.
Link:
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@@russveinot5754 I realy thank you ser!!! I will see that of course and when I will see it I will right comment.!!!! Be always well!!!!!
I think I don't like you anymore .. I should have thought of that myself!! ;-)
This has been staring me in the face for years and I just thought of it. I'm embarrassed it took me so long to see it :>) Thanks Jay
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Screw it to a 1×4 board and mount magnets on the ends so it can stick to a tool box.
why not stick magnets directly and skip the board?
why only one screw?
One screw in opposite corners
I decided to try this but found out the my situation was slightly different. Needless to say, the main focus was, was I going to drillinto any wire. Answer was no.
If you haven't seen it yet, you might watch my other video where you don't need to drill any holes,
Link:
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Exactly what I thought :>) Thanks
Damn!!
Thanks LD
I have fought with this for years. Simple solution but brilliant
I've been wondering for many years why the hell nobody make a strip with some way to mount it.
Thanks Richard. Technically, they still don't :>)
Heavy Duty Velcro might work.
If you use enough Velcro, maybe, but it still will not be stationary. the CA clue holds it firmly to the cabinet. Thanks Tim.
What if there metal
haven't seen inside any metal ones, not sure but I would most likely take apart before drilling it.
@@russveinot5754 Ill pass buy plastic
I looked thru my power strips and see I have one metal one. Maybe I will take a peek inside it. Let me know what you do if you don't mind. I am curious :>)
@@russveinot5754 K
Making this harder than it needs to be...get some painters tape stick it on the back of the power strip. Mark on the tape where the small end of the keyholes are. Remove the tape and place it where the strip is going to go. drill the holes thru the marked spots remove tape put in screws mount strip ...viola
I have done it that way many times. It works well. Sometimes you need to do it different due to circumstances. This is just one way. Thanks for the enlightening idea.
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The power strips I have don’t have the same screws as yours do at the end of the strip. A very easy way to locate the holes and transfer to the wall is to take a strip of tape and tape it over the back of the strip. Then poke holes through the tape where the holes in the strip are for locating the mounting screws. Then remove the tape and place the tape on the wall where you want to mount the strip. Final step is drill the holes where the holes in the tape are and you have duplicated the holes in the back of the strip to the wall via the tape. 😀
Just lay it on a printer bottom down and hit copy
I think the big issue is that you don’t want any metallic items on the surface that could come in contact with a live plug tang.
The US style plug is by far the most dangerous on a large scale. Australia runs 240 volts where we use 120 volts. The plugs in Australia are better but not the best. The best plugs so far are in Europe. In Europe you can’t touch the plug tangs when they get to the power connection. The US plugs it’s very easy to get your fingers in contact with the plug tangs when they are energized.
I respect electricity. I have been shocked a few times over the years when doing something bad. working with electricity is like using the tablesaw. don't do stupid things, follow the rules of caution. not familiar with any other region specific outlet so I can't even speak to them. I guess I'm just use to what's here :>) if you have power strips available there, this tip might still be useful. Do you have cheap power strips there (like here)? you might look inside one there to see the insides once anyway.
Russ Veinot I’m born and raised in the US, I’ve just had opportunities to travel outside the US.
My worldly travels is the one time I accidently crossed over into Mexico and got lost for a 1/2 hr. Then found my way home (40+ years ago)
Most all electrical connections in surge protectors are recessed at least an 1/8th of an inch so there shouldn't be any danger if you touch the screw head and tang at the same time as there shouldn't be any electricity running thru it . Also if need be the head of the screw could be covered with electrical tape. As Russ said tho, if you aren't comfortable with it don't do it. Great tip IMO.
Let me take that back. Surge protectors are what I have. OOPs. So sorry
thanks Matt. someday, maybe I can come up with a useful idea for you :>) BTY,, welcome to my shop.
Buy better power strips with mounting holes.
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