self adhesive conduit-does it work?

indus · 13-05-2009, 3:57 PM

Hi

Just wondering if anybody has used plastic conduit/channels of the self adhesive variety and had any problems?

My experience of other self adhesive products is that after a while the glue 'dies' and then things come apart.

Thanks

dblackeby · 13-05-2009, 4:12 PM

I've used it in my study to route the cables for 7.1 speakers around the top of the ceiling, and in the corner of the wall, without any issues. Still shows no sign of coming away.

243418 · 13-05-2009, 4:26 PM

Hi Indus,
It works! But be sure that you stick it in the right place first time round. The adhesive is strong enough to pull off plaster if you need to move it.
Cheers, Mike

SeanT · 13-05-2009, 5:52 PM

I tend to avoid the stuff, unless combining it with strategically placed screws wherever it's likely to be a problem - I've seen it come away so many times.

indus · 13-05-2009, 5:53 PM

Many thanks

243418, I notice we have the same pj

Dave_Gregory · 14-05-2009, 12:53 PM

I bought some from B&Q and started to come off within a day or so

indus · 14-05-2009, 1:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Gregory

I bought some from B&Q and started to come off within a day or so

Aha! Thats what I was scared of. Maybe there are better makes?

mr ooops · 14-05-2009, 1:56 PM

strange, ive done my 5.1 with b and q conduit, and its stuck fine for the last 5 years, all i did was make sure the surface was completely flat and clean before sticking on, if yor worried you can buy it without the sticky stuff on and then use some no more nails adhesive, then it wont go anywhere guarenteed