Some of the reviews comment that the tape fails. Is there any other SAFE method of attaching them to a surface?
448767
Silly puddy is what I ended up using. Never bothered trying to use the tape since I move alot
448768
I honestly never had this problem. What I made sure to do is that when I put up the lights I made sure that it was low humidity. Seems to me that the failure has to do w/ humidity if using it outdoors. If inside #1 that A-shouldn't be a problem and B-regardless of using it indoors or outdoors if you go slowly it shouldn't be a problem. I haven't lost a light yet and I've been using these a bit over 2 months now. Also I believe if you bring it to an electronics store like Best Buy and buy some double sided electrical tape that's thin and about the same width that should take care of the problem safely. Don't buy masking or regular shipping tape as that is unsafe. If you have other concerns I'd contact Tao Electronics directly as they're very helpful and their email support is open 24/7. Hope this helps you out.
296664
I screwed mines into the wall and it stayed up, I still don't have any problems to this day. I don't think sticky tape will work for the long run.
2086368
My experience with their mounting tape is that it doesn't work well, so I purchased Velcro with an adhesive backing and it works like a charm.
1474414
See my review about these. Bought 10, the tape fails horribly. Went with a hot glue gun in the end, seems to work.
1014035
no, you do have to drill holes if you want it to stay on. I don't see any way tape would work.
1853839
I would personally be hesitant to use the glue. However, the tape alone didn't really suffice for me. I purchased a pre-cut adhesive (packaged similarly to a screen protector) Excellent results.
169673
Yes so long as the object you're attaching to the tape doesn't exceed the carrying weight of the tape (on the back of the package). I've used it for a variety of purposes on textured walls and it's been very reliable.
506611
With a double sided tape, You could attach one to the side. I think it would be difficult to mount one and if, you would have to disassemble to do so. I couldn't recommend a brand because I have not tried to attach or mount one.
888393
You are right about the mounting and I always use a screw gun to put them up but I don't feel that they generate enough heat to reject the tape ides
299699
Just clean the area with provided alcohol wipes and peel off the backing for the double sided tape. Press them in place. Make sure it is above 60 degrees. I had one come off so I reattached it with better double sided tape from Walmart.
1401316
That would probably depend on how smooth the surface is and whether it would get stepped on, etc. I've successfully stuck it on flashlights and even the side of a refrigerator that I would bump into in the middle of the night (it was a small house!), but I wouldn't consider this tape to be super-stickey.
649253
You may need more tape if you remove and try again. Once ours were up we never touch them because they are mainly for privacy and putting them up and down doubt the tape will hold at all. One of ours fell down just from steam in shower and we put new tape up to try again, seems to be holding.
1999752
The included glue is really awful and they'd fall off quickly. Even when I stuck them to my fridge (a very flat, smooth surface) they fell off after a day or two. You can always just use whatever adhesive you want though. We used really good quality double-sided tape and stuck them back up.
921238
I would think you could use black electricions tape. it does stink that they came off. mine seem to be very tight...
711181
In a pinch, I'd have to say no. If you are hanging sneakers, or trainers; maybe; if dress shoes, several pairs probably (almost definitely) not. Tachyon Camera ODS accessories has a 3M tape that will, I believe, do the job exceptionally well. It has strong teething and adhesive. The downside is you have to wait three days for the adhesive to set -- and I am not sure about painted drywall -- you should use a wood surface.
2083310
Just tape that doesn't really work. I bought some Command strips for hanging posters and they haven't failed!!
1089345
I tried electrical tape (for some resistance to keep them from popping out) but it didn't work. Once they come apart, might as well consider it a handheld flashlight.