ssuction cup frustrations!

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fate4003
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ssuction cup frustrations!

Post by fate4003 » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:20 pm

Is there any alternative to suction cups? I just can't get them to hold anything, or stick on the glass. I want to put up a 2nd level shell shop...but the s. Cups never hold. Any hints or ideas?
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Re: ssuction cup frustrations!

Post by IBlab crab » Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:41 pm

Do you use the ones that lock? They work better as long as there is not too much weight.
Some members use the 3M removeable hooks. I have not tried them yet but I will on my next clean.

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Re: ssuction cup frustrations!

Post by CrabbyMom33 » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:48 pm

Yes, I like the powerlock ones best, but even those don't hold if they are over the glass where you have a UTH mounted.
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Re: ssuction cup frustrations!

Post by Someoneman » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:29 pm

I was able to kludge together a rubber-backed magnet mount several months ago, hasn't failed me yet. If you want I can send you a how-to. Unfortunately, the magnets are hard to come by.

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