Question About Securing CRT Monitors And TVs To The Wall

Posted by BackToPlebbit69@reddit | retrobattlestations | View on Reddit | 3 comments

Hey there,

My first child will be born soon in a few months and I know I have some time before thinking about child proofing stuff but I have a question:

How do you guys secure a CRT monitor or TV to the wall?

I figured I would ask here in case there are other days with toddlers, curious to see how they handled this since the only fear I personally have is if they shake the desk to have the CRT monitor collapse on them or if they push the CRT TV I have along the sides or forwards since it is very heavy.

Thanks!

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Lukeno94@reddit

I think one fairly critical thing about wall mounting a CRT; actually make sure your walls are strong enough to handle it.

TygerTung@reddit

We never did anything special with our children regarding the CRTs or any other. TVs or monitors. It wasn’t really an issue.

optimussupreme_1@reddit

There were straps that were sold for AV carts that would keep the CRT firmly held down, you can search "CRT safety strap" to see what they look like. For a similar result you can use a ratchet tie down to keep yours attached to the desk/dresser. Depending on your CRT (like a pvm with a metal shell), you could fashion a steel cable that's attached to the wall at a stud and attached to the case somehow (drill holes and thread through).