Mounting APEX Controller suggestions

rdlisby · 03/30/2010, 11:38 AM

Anybody have any advice on mounting my NEW APEX controller, should I mount it with the screws or use velcro. I shouldn't really need to move the modules around much right???

Ycore · 03/30/2010, 12:13 PM

I used 3M "command" tape that you can get at the hardware store or Container Store. Has super adhesive abilities yet is removable when you need to. Cool stuff.

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Originally Posted by rdlisby

Anybody have any advice on mounting my NEW APEX controller, should I mount it with the screws or use velcro. I shouldn't really need to move the modules around much right???

kareem314 · 03/30/2010, 12:20 PM

You can get some nice industrial velcro at the hardware store. It has stronger adhesive than normal stuff.

rbnice1 · 03/30/2010, 01:09 PM

I used screws through the mounting holes thats in it. lol

rdlisby · 03/30/2010, 01:15 PM

I just hate putting holes into my oak stand; I spend so much time finishing it, its hard to put holes in it.

Steveb · 03/30/2010, 01:31 PM

I used the supplied screws. Although tape sounds interesting - I haven't ever had much luck getting it to stick well to wood - is your finish sealed?

Ycore · 03/30/2010, 01:44 PM

To me it really seemed overkill to use screws. The Apex panel is so light, to me using screws would be like using a nail to secure a post it note to the fridge.. The 3M double sided adhesive tape is rated to hold items on the wall up to 10lbs. I find it will stick to any clean surface-- wood, metal, plastic, etc.

rdlisby · 03/30/2010, 03:13 PM

I stained it and then sealed with a wipe on poly finish from Minwax, so I am sure anything will stick to it.

cablebox2003 · 03/30/2010, 08:26 PM

I just mounted everything to a piece of plywood. I mounted it to the wall above the tanks water line

ir_danno22 · 04/10/2010, 07:49 PM

3M double sided tape in small pieces work and holds well. i don't think i prepped the surface but it's been holding.

03/30/2010, 11:38 AM	#1
rdlisby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 324	Mounting APEX Controller suggestions Anybody have any advice on mounting my NEW APEX controller, should I mount it with the screws or use velcro. I shouldn't really need to move the modules around much right???

03/30/2010, 12:20 PM	#3
kareem314 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Denver Posts: 56	You can get some nice industrial velcro at the hardware store. It has stronger adhesive than normal stuff.

03/30/2010, 01:09 PM	#4
rbnice1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cedar Hill Posts: 3,905	I used screws through the mounting holes thats in it. lol

03/30/2010, 01:15 PM	#5
rdlisby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 324	I just hate putting holes into my oak stand; I spend so much time finishing it, its hard to put holes in it.

03/30/2010, 01:31 PM	#6
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	I used the supplied screws. Although tape sounds interesting - I haven't ever had much luck getting it to stick well to wood - is your finish sealed?

03/30/2010, 01:44 PM	#7
Ycore Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 315	To me it really seemed overkill to use screws. The Apex panel is so light, to me using screws would be like using a nail to secure a post it note to the fridge.. The 3M double sided adhesive tape is rated to hold items on the wall up to 10lbs. I find it will stick to any clean surface-- wood, metal, plastic, etc.

03/30/2010, 03:13 PM	#8
rdlisby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 324	I stained it and then sealed with a wipe on poly finish from Minwax, so I am sure anything will stick to it.

04/10/2010, 07:49 PM	#10
ir_danno22 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 288	3M double sided tape in small pieces work and holds well. i don't think i prepped the surface but it's been holding.