Strange question, but need to work out a way to stop something falling behind tv.

dekaspace1

Did write a longer post but it was very techie, but basically I have a electronics device that needs to be between pc and tv as its a old fashioned crt and the device and leads are heavy so easy to fall down the back and then I have to move a chunky old tv to get to device.

I am trying to work out a way that can keep the device from falling behind and still be accessible as well as not show all the cabling.

Option one was use masking tape and put that on top of tv and also under device and then use adhesive or epoxy to stick the 2 together that way if I ever need to move it in future the tv and device won't be damaged and I can just peel off the tape.

Well that is the only thing I came up with, due to lengths of cables and accessibility I can't find the middle ground, I was thinking of somehow mounting it to wall behind my monitor and hiding cables but can't work out if that would work.

MikeJXE

You could try stick on Velcro, can buy it in longer lengths too

casper_gutman

Sticky velcro pads? I have a couple of things mounted behind or on the TV like that, like a DAC for converting optical audio from the TV for input to an old amplifier.

twopenny

You can buy velchro by the meter. Single, both hook and loop.
You can buy the two together, plain or self adhesive.
Good strong stuff. From a fabric or curtain shop.
Not expensive.

ThisIsWeird

As above - it's powerful stuff. 

Don't over-do it - I'd try just one strip first! And, when removing device, lift at one side and 'peel'.

Clean mounting surfaces thoroughly, especially if spray polish has been used on it at some point (anti-stick).  Perhaps gently 'scour' clean, and fully dry.

If the Tele has a suitably flat mounting surface, I'd stick it to that and save your wall.

CRT, eh? Worth a bleedin' fortune :-) 

mi-key

Tesco normally sell the self adhesive velcro, and also sticky wall pads for putting pictures up that should work, or double sided sticky tape

The masking tape would also work, use superglue to stick the two together and it provides a really good bond

Andy_L

+1 for velcro tape
Or
Small shelf?
Metal brackets to screw unit to wall?

victor2

Wonder how much power the CRT TV uses? Replacing it with a modern LED TV could pay for itself in energy savings - and make it easier to place the other equipment, or eliminate the need for it entirely?

dekaspace1

victor2 said:

Wonder how much power the CRT TV uses? Replacing it with a modern LED TV could pay for itself in energy savings - and make it easier to place the other equipment, or eliminate the need for it entirely?

TBH I rarely use it, but love it when I do as it has the built in surround hence its weight and size and I also use it for retro content like my old games consoles that don't look quite right on modern tvs even with an upscaler.

I have a smart tv in bedroom and a plasma in living room so it's not about energy saving in that sense.

That and the size gives it a depth when watching that modern tvs don't have being too thin and wide.

Anyway I do have some velcro strips, I bought that for sticking up blackout fabric to windows, I also have double sided foam tape just wasn't sure if they could hold the weight, was going to do the same for my Nintendo Switch on top of my plasma tv as the stand fits but needs secured.

dekaspace1

So the velcro strip method worked, I did put masking tape on the tv just in case as if I ever have to remove the strips I won't damage the tv or the plastic or if the box breaks and I need a replacement I can just replace the tape and not cut more strips.

ThisIsWeird

Masking tape is designed to not be particularly sticky or permanent - all the old stuff I've seen has curled up and flaked!

I know you love your ol' CRT, but - seriously - will you ever be selling it on? If not, just focus on getting that box to stick well!