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Title: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: SgtSlaughter on February 03, 2014, 07:52:42 pm

I'm trying to figure out a good way to secure my power supply, and I'm curious how most people do it?

I've seen a few people use some metal L brackets and screw into the side of the PS, not sure if you can just buy that stuff at home depot or what?

Alternatively I was thinking maybe just use some zip ties or even just hot glue it in place.

Any recommendations? I was thinking I should probably avoid the hot glue since PS are known to give out from time to time.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: retrogamedude on February 03, 2014, 08:08:50 pm

I use industrial strength velcro with adhesive backing.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: BadMouth on February 03, 2014, 08:21:24 pm

I hack up an old PC case.

You can buy L-brackets at any home improvement store though.

I definitely wouldn't use hot glue.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: SgtSlaughter on February 03, 2014, 08:22:59 pm

Ahh yes... Velcro, I like it!  I used some crappy stuff for the hard drive, never even thought of getting some better stuff for the PS.

Good to know with the L-brackets, I figured that was the case just never bought them there before.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: mgb on February 03, 2014, 08:38:36 pm

I would make up something using L brackets and what not purchased from home depot or similar

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: Nephasth on February 03, 2014, 09:46:24 pm

L brackets or flat brackets, depending on location. And threaded inserts in MDF is a must.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: michelevit on February 04, 2014, 11:25:42 am

I use hot melt glue and run a nice bead all along the bottom of the power supply.
Its plenty strong.
When I need to remove it I cut the plastic weld with a nice box cutter.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: mgb on February 04, 2014, 12:02:01 pm

I used hot glue one year on the holiday ginger bread house and it held well.
I wouldn't use hot glue to mount a psu. It cost such a small amount to use little metal brackets of some kind and they're perfectly easy to get at any home improvement store.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: michelevit on February 04, 2014, 01:26:06 pm

I used hot glue one year on the holiday ginger bread house and it held well.
I would use hot glue to mount a psu. It costs such a small amount to use hot glue and it's perfectly easy to get at any home improvement store.

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: Drnick on February 04, 2014, 01:32:01 pm

L Brackets and Cable Ties,  It's not pretty but the power supply isn't going anywhere that's for sure.  :cheers:

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: mgb on February 04, 2014, 01:47:28 pm

Quote from: michelevit on February 04, 2014, 01:26:06 pm

I used hot glue one year on the holiday ginger bread house and it held well.
I would use hot glue to mount a psu. It costs such a small amount to use hot glue and it's perfectly easy to get at any home improvement store.

Is there an echo in here.  ;D

Title: Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
Post by: SgtSlaughter on February 04, 2014, 09:22:09 pm

Thanks guys for the suggestions!