Mounting Power Supplies

[Trey]

Hey guys, I reached out the original poster, @Broadfield but I want to get this done tonight. Any idea how one might mount power supplies as in the picture below?

 

[Bleigh]

I use the heavy duty tape from Home Depot or lowes. It has a red plastic-ish backer paper on it. I'm not sure what it is called, but I can go take a picture if you'd like.

 

[Trey]

I use the heavy duty tape from Home Depot or lowes. It has a red plastic-ish backer paper on it. I'm not sure what it is called, but I can go take a picture if you'd like.

Like double sided?

 

[Beck]

I used the same. 3m double sided tape. It's good stuff.

 

[Bleigh]

Like double sided?

Yep.

 

[Bleigh]

I used the same. 3m double sided tape. It's good stuff.

Yep. Looks exactly like this. I must not have grabbed the 3M brand though, cause it's plain red.

 

[1ByLand2BySea]

3M Scotch Command Hanging Strips.
They let you remove the power supply for service and replacements.

 

[Gernader]

I use the heavy duty tape from Home Depot or lowes. It has a red plastic-ish backer paper on it. I'm not sure what it is called, but I can go take a picture if you'd like.

Like double sided?

I think you meant electrical tape? They are double sided

 

[Bleigh]

I think you meant electrical tape? They are double sided

No... I think what I bought was some kind of outdoor-rated double sided mounting tape.

 

[Gernader]

No... I think what I bought was some kind of outdoor-rated double sided mounting tape.

Oh gotcha, I was thinking of something else

 

[howme127]

VHB will hold as long as the 2 sides it's sticking to aren't porous. We use it for architectural installations all the time at work. If the surfaces are right it's nearly impossible to remove.

 

[Trey]

Thanks guys

 

[howme127]

Personally, being VHB can rip wood off and pull lamination up (and I like to rearrange and or replace when needed), I would think about using an industrial hook and loop, even 3m stips with the hook and loop (Or would those degrade being exposed to saltwater "air"?).

https://www.mcmaster.com/hook-and-loop/hook-and-loop-3/marine-grade-hook-and-loop/

 

[Chibils]

Seconded on a hook and loop. VHB is definitely a permanent application.

 

[Billdogg]

I like to use 2" adhesive backed velcro so that if needed I can easily move them around.