Gluing alarm cables to UPVC Window frames & Door architraves

[Squid]

Wouldn’t it be called white-tac?

Non gendered non discriminatory spongy sticky stuff......

 

[telectrix]

Hello DPG,

Thanks for your message.

I do have a good sense of humour but I find it impossible to know whether some Members comments are serious or joking.

Especially when I receive replies which because of what I have described make no sense or are completely inappropriate in terms of actually something that anyone would do or try.

Thanks again for all of your messages.

Chris

Non gendered non discriminatory spongy sticky stuff......

a concise description of your brains? . you know it#s only banter.lol.

 

[Squid]

a concise description of your brains? . you know it#s only banter.lol.

<<<<<< scan of my brain........

 

[Jjc]

Hello All,

I am hoping to find a recommendation from members for a small tube of adhesive that is suitable for gluing Burglar Alarm detector cables to UPVC Window frames and Door architraves.

I don`t want to buy a Hot Glue gun and glue sticks as I only have 4 cables to run down quite detailed frames / door architraves.

Plus I have been told that although that type of adhesive does work when running the cables it does not hold them long term ?

I have thought about white Silicone mastic but only if there is no suitable small tube adhesive choice.

I have Googled: `Security cable adhesive` - `Security accessories glue` - Electrical cable adhesive / glue` - but I was finding adhesives which seemed to be designed to be used when jointing cables.

Can Members recommend a suitable adhesive - in a small tube hopefully ?

I am having to hard wire some Window / Door Magnetic contacts to my Home`s existing Alarm system because the Control box has stopped being able to receive the signals from my Wireless Detectors.

Previously the detectors were adhered to the Windows and Doors with strong hook & loop pads and there were only very short pieces of Bell wire running between the Wireless detector and the Magnetic contact on the Window frames / Door architraves.

Thanks in advance for any help / recommendations.

Chris

Are you for real?0

 

[Charlie_]

Sellotape

 

[Charlie_]

PVC solvent (cement)

 

[Jjc]

Superglue ?

Never heard of superglue for cables

 

[pirate]

It's "glueing".
I have really enjoyed this thread, for the originality of thinking and the amusing responses, and am sorry to realise that it is in fact a wind-up...
but honestly...the greatest brains in the world couldn't solve this one to the OP's satisfaction! For that reason...
I'm out!

 

[w0z]

Hello matt4321,

I have mentioned a few times that I only have 4 x 150mm sections of the Alarm cable to glue to the Window frames and Door architraves - total cable length 600mm.

I have been hoping for a recommendation for a small tube of adhesive - not because of cost but because I would have no further use for something like `Tec7`.

I don`t have any outstanding `DIY jobs` at my home where I could use a mastic gun cartridge size tube of any adhesive.

I am going to buy some Superglue to put onto an offcut of Alarm cable to see whether it will degrade / melt the pvc insulation as that would be very easy to use on the frames / architraves.

I apologise to Members - I should have done that before posting this thread on the Forum.

Chris

Superglue might not melt the cable, but it might melt the upvc frame and it's quite hard to contain, you risk marking the frames.
Beside which you'll never be able to hold the cable in place satisfactorily while it sets/dries. I wouldn't use it, but then even though I'm mean, I wouldn't worry about having a few quids worth of materials left if the job went well, and beside which a glue gun is a staple part of a toolkit for any trade. (I use mine at least once every 3 or 4 years)

 

[EalingBadger]

A surprisingly informative link:

adhesive for pvc - Google Search - https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&channel=trow&q=adhesive+for+pvc

(Better late than never...)

 

[Squid]

I'd just sell the house and move to a better area where an alarm isn't required, tsk peasants.........

 

[chris murphy]

I'd just sell the house and move to a better area where an alarm isn't required, tsk peasants.........

SWD - I know that You are replying with these ridiculous messages just to irritate me and you have succeeded.

If You really think that people who live in `Better areas` don`t get Burgled you need lessons in realities of life.

There are NO areas of London where `an Alarm is not required`.

Your comments regarding that show that you are very naive about Burglary / Crime - especially as you claim to know various areas of London.

However a person would not have to `know London` to realise that an Alarm system is a good addition to ANY Home`s Security they would just need to have some `common sense`.

People who live in the `Best areas` of London / the UK where Houses cost Millions of pounds usually have much better `Security` than the average Home.

Often stronger external Doors and the best quality locks - perhaps Security grilles on Basement and Ground floor windows - maybe even `Security Glass` in those Windows and Doors - a really good Alarm system and CCTV.

Sometimes even Security Guards regularly patrolling the exterior of the Homes or even `living in`- which I know happens in some parts of Belgravia, Kensington, Knightsbridge etc.

That would be why people who own `the Best Homes` / live in `the Best areas` don`t get Burgled as often as Homes with lesser Security - not because of the area that they live in.

Adding insults to your replies shows immaturity.

Chris

 

[EalingBadger]

Have you solved your problem yet?

If not then take a look at my link in message #100.

It really is surprisingly informative if you dig around a little.

 

[Squid]

SWD - I know that You are replying with these ridiculous messages just to irritate me and you have succeeded.

If You really think that people who live in `Better areas` don`t get Burgled you need lessons in realities of life.

There are NO areas of London where `an Alarm is not required`.

Your comments regarding that show that you are very naive about Burglary / Crime - especially as you claim to know various areas of London.

However a person would not have to `know London` to realise that an Alarm system is a good addition to ANY Home`s Security they would just need to have some `common sense`.

People who live in the `Best areas` of London / the UK where Houses cost Millions of pounds usually have much better `Security` than the average Home.

Often stronger external Doors and the best quality locks - perhaps Security grilles on Basement and Ground floor windows - maybe even `Security Glass` in those Windows and Doors - a really good Alarm system and CCTV.

Sometimes even Security Guards regularly patrolling the exterior of the Homes or even `living in`- which I know happens in some parts of Belgravia, Kensington, Knightsbridge etc.

That would be why people who own `the Best Homes` / live in `the Best areas` don`t get Burgled as often as Homes with lesser Security - not because of the area that they live in.

Adding insults to your replies shows immaturity.

Chris

I earn my money as a burglar, better money then being an Eleectrikery Wizard..........

 

[chris murphy]

A surprisingly informative link:

adhesive for pvc - Google Search - https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&channel=trow&q=adhesive+for+pvc

(Better late than never...)

Hello EalingBadger,

Thank You for your reply and for the link.

Sorry that my reply to your message was slightly delayed after responding to Member SWD - I had to take what turned out to be a very long telephone call.

I was not intending to ignore your message and I had already used the link and found the 3M `Bonding & Assembly` Information webpage where I have submitted my question.

Because I am busy with `Admin` today I submitted the question to 3M `the Adhesive Experts` - but I will look further using the link that you posted.

I had done some research online before posting this thread and obviously found that there are hundreds of different Adhesives to read about.

The result of my `Superglue Test` was that it did not melt the PVC Alarm cable insulation and it did stick the cable to an offcut of UPVC - albeit just a flat piece which was laying flat.

If I don`t get a recommendation from 3M Adhesives for a glue that would possibly be easier to use without any possibility of accidental damage / marking of the UPVC frames I will be using the Superglue although holding the cables in place while they adhere might not be easy.

Thanks again for your interest and message.

Chris