ᐅ IKEA Besta DIY – how can I equip the furniture unit with power strips?
Created on: 13 Aug 2020 19:07
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Hello everyone, I am currently planning to upgrade my IKEA Besta shelving unit DIY with power strips to supply electricity to the electronics inside in an organized and accessible way. My specific question is: What is the best way to integrate power strips into the Besta furniture without negatively affecting its appearance and stability? I am considering options such as permanently installed multi-outlet power strips or flexible solutions that can still be neatly concealed. Safety aspects, access possibilities behind the furniture back panel or inside, and cable management are also very important to me. Does anyone have concrete tips or experience with this? Which power strips are suitable, where is the best place to connect the power supply, and are there any tricks for cable routing? Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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praWarre6915 Aug 2020 11:20Hey, I find this topic really interesting! I used a trick at my place by sticking a power strip flat under the top shelf – I used a 3M adhesive pad that holds really well and you can’t see it. The cable outlet at the back is protected with a small cable guard to prevent fraying. The best part: it’s easy to install and if you ever remodel, you can remove it quickly. Cable ties are also great, but for me, they didn’t look as good visually, so I went with the adhesive. PS: No worries about the back panel – the 3mm MDF (1/8 inch) can handle quite a bit.
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JEREMIAH3815 Aug 2020 19:54I had the same problem and looked for a way to safely combine everything. In my experience, it’s worth using a power strip with surge protection and sufficient power capacity. Sometimes the furniture already includes an opening for cables.
A tip: I routed the cable along the back panel using cable clips, which keeps everything very neat. I also made sure to position the cable opening directly above a wall outlet to avoid unnecessary bending of the cable.
If you need to saw the back panel, be confident, use a good jigsaw blade, and work slowly to maintain stability.
A tip: I routed the cable along the back panel using cable clips, which keeps everything very neat. I also made sure to position the cable opening directly above a wall outlet to avoid unnecessary bending of the cable.
If you need to saw the back panel, be confident, use a good jigsaw blade, and work slowly to maintain stability.
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