I got a power strip (this one) that doesn't have holes on the back for mounting to the wall. I had figured I'd use Command Strip adhesive and be done with it, but it has little grippy feet on the bottom that raise it up off of the surface just enough that a command strip wouldn't grip securely. What else might work? Since it will have power cords (and USB cables) plugged and unplugged every now and then, it needs to be able to stand up to forces perpendicular to the plane of the wall.
How to mount a power strip without holes to the wall
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Best bet - call the dealer or find the manual. Chopping up something like this is a risky proposition without documentation (manuals) or a knowledgeable tech because while you may find something with a stud finder you have no way of cutting into it and making sure you are not cutting into wiring/plumbing/vents/etc. Unless you want to pull the entire wall or rent an ir/magnetic camrea, you cannot do this with absolute certainty.
NEC 725.55 does not allow you to run class 1 cable in the same raceway as class 2 & class 3 cable, so you'll have to run a new power cable outside of the PVC conduit that holds the audio/video cables.
The best way to accomplish this (if you still want to use your SmartStrip), is to use one of these guys.
You'll install one hookup behind the media cabinet, and install the other behind the TV. Next, you'll have to pull properly rated cable between the two boxes (outside of the conduit). Once all the connections are made, you will be able to plug a short extension into the SmartStrip, then into the outlet behind the media cabinet. Now you can plug the TV power cord into the outlet behind the TV, and still benefit from the SmartStrip or other surge suppression device behind the media cabinet.
Unfortunately, you're going to have to cut a couple holes in the wall for the junction boxes. However, if you use old work boxes you'll only have to cut holes large enough for the boxes to slide into, since they don't need to be attached to structural members.
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To avoid damaging the unit and loosing the warranty, do not remove the feet or permanently fix the unit directly to a mount or wall.
Instead I would suggest making a bracket that would clip over the unit and then mount the bracket to where you want to place the unit.
Mounting Options.
Cable Tie: With a block of wood the size of the unit, drill two holes through the width of the block, making sure the holes are in a place that when cable ties are thread through, they will not interfere with any of the sockets. mount the block in position on the wall, feed the cable tie through the holes and tighten around the unit.
Metal Strips: 2 x Perforated metal strips mount directly to the wall or mount to a block as above.
Molded or Routed bracket: create two brackets that will sit over and support either end of the unit. Wood blocks routed so they fit over each end of the unit leaving the sockets free these routed brackets can be mounted to the wall with the unit sitting inside. If you are able to find plastic that can be molded or routed then do you could use this method and this would be the smartest looking option.