Mounting / attaching multiplugs to walls

[gavin286]

As per the heading, I need my power cables tidy! I've tried using double sided tape but the multiplug just comes off after a short amount of time.

Does anyone have a solution to mounting them to a brick wall? This is of course if the multi plug doesn't have the keyhole cutouts on the back...

 

[goldfritter]

At the risk of sounding douchey - if it's important to you and you're keen on making a project out of this, why not get a new multiplug that does have mounting holes in the back? They're not that expensive, especially if you bear in mind you'd probably have to buy materials to mount your current one. And you can use the old one elsewhere where it doesn't need to be mounted. It will be simpler and look neater than trying to rig up some sort of bracket.

Not applicable if A) there is a specific reason you need to use that exact multiplug, or B) designing and building the bracket is an important part of the fun of the DIY project.

 

[gavin286]

At the risk of sounding douchey - if it's important to you and you're keen on making a project out of this, why not get a new multiplug that does have mounting holes in the back? They're not that expensive, especially if you bear in mind you'd probably have to buy materials to mount your current one. And you can use the old one elsewhere where it doesn't need to be mounted. It will be simpler and look neater than trying to rig up some sort of bracket.

Not applicable if A) there is a specific reason you need to use that exact multiplug, or B) designing and building the bracket is an important part of the fun of the DIY project.

Thanks for the reply bud. Yep, planning on buying new ones (I see now available with USB!) so I'm just asking the question in case the new ones don't have the keyholes. Builders don't see it important to list ANY sort of info about their products online.

 

[Hopethisisnttaken]

If you really want to, you can make your own holes on the plug.... or if you want to be extra safe, you can open up the plastic housing and make the hole from the inside so you make sure not to cut anything.

You can also use velcro on the wall and back of the plug...

 

[*Pilgrim*]

I've used No More Nails in the past for multiplugs that don't have cables constantly being pulled out/plugged in and it works well enough if there are no other mounting options.

If the plug is going to be used frequently, rather just get one with proper mounting holes.

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[gavin286]

If you really want to, you can make your own holes on the plug.... or if you want to be extra safe, you can open up the plastic housing and make the hole from the inside so you make sure not to cut anything.

You can also use velcro on the wall and back of the plug...

The multiplugs I've come across are those pressed type that can't be opened unless by force and in turn are broken. I've ordered some from Builder now - lets hope they have the keyhole mounts.

Thanks all for the advise!

 

[Hey bud]

The multiplugs I've come across are those pressed type that can't be opened unless by force and in turn are broken. I've ordered some from Builder now - lets hope they have the keyhole mounts.

Thanks all for the advise!

Even if they don't have keyhole mounts, they will have holes going from the front through to the back but are covered with little white caps. Prise the caps off with a flat screwdriver and mark the holes on the wall by hitting a thin nail through. Then drill into the wall and use the screws that came with the multiplug to mount. Replace the white caps and voila. Much more secure.

 

[gavin286]

Kind of an update on this: The multiplug from Builders didn't have the cutouts, but it got returned anyway as the fu^king thing blew my earth leakage on one of the 3 pin outlets. Quality tested? Ain't nobody got time for that...

 

[RandomSheepZA]

What brand did you buy?
The Ellies ones have got such hole as i have mounted many to wall.
See image below:

https://imgur.com/a/bJTIsXs

 

[gavin286]

What brand did you buy?
The Ellies ones have got such hole as i have mounted many to wall.
See image below:

https://imgur.com/a/bJTIsXs

Thanks for the heads up. Some brand I haven’t heard of before. Something worx? Was total garbage

 

[Red Falcon]

Thanks for the heads up. Some brand I haven’t heard of before. Something worx? Was total garbage

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