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Brennenstuhl extension lead wall mount under a desk

Updated: 22 October 2026

UK reviews say the tabs on the busiest Brennenstuhl strips do not land flat on a wall. A mount works only when that listing describes the fixing and you can still reach the plug. Which bar to buy is on the [best Brennenstuhl extension lead](/hub/sockets-and-extension-leads/brennenstuhl-extension-lead/sub/brennenstuhl-extension-lead-best) page. The table is the [Brennenstuhl extension lead comparison](/hub/sockets-and-extension-leads/brennenstuhl-extension-lead). Peter F. checked these listings on 22 October 2026. This is not a lab test. A qualifying purchase can earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.

UK reviews say the tabs on the busiest Brennenstuhl strips do not land flat on a wall. A mount works only when that listing describes the fixing and you can still reach the plug.

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Read the fixing claim on the listing you bought

The white surge 4-way (B0C34517BD) and the USB 4-way (B0C3467DZJ) say keyholes. The 6-way (B00YCAGVQ6) says fastening eyes. The Premium-Line 8-way (B00P142TPY) says a hanging tab. The 10-way (B00HW06K9Q) says mounting points. The Super-Solid (B077D7MFLP) says a hanging facility. The 12-way bullets do not state a mount. The Eco-Line and the Ecolor only have an unanswered wall-mounting question. Brennenstuhl's general note about screw holes or a removable plate is a brand overview, not a measurement for all ten ASINs.

The 8-way and 10-way tabs disappoint some UK buyers

UK reviews of the Premium-Line 8-way say the end tab is awkward on a horizontal wall and that screw positions are limited. One review noticed a cracked end at the point of mounting. Send a cracked shell back. The 10-way has mounting points in the bullets, and reviews call the holes poor. It is the top pick for socket count, which is a different job from a flush under-desk fit. Look at the holes on the bar before you drill.

Alu-Line and Super-Solid are the desk-shaped options in this set

The Premium-Alu-Line, B0BF9V55S4, is the bar reviewers put under a desk: aluminium, 1.2 kg, £34.78, 4.8 from 59 reviews, 3 m. Brennenstuhl's note says you pull the rear plate out, split it, screw it down, and slide the bar back on. The amazon listing does not print those steps. The Super-Solid, B077D7MFLP, is the other desk option: cable outlet opposite the switch, 2.5 m, 960 g, Type G, 13 A, a fuse button, £22.16, and 4.7 from 177 reviews. It does not claim surge protection. The load is still the 13 A limit on the how to use page.

Leave the plug where you can pull it

You must be able to disconnect the lead. Leave the wall plug where your hand can pull it. Do not hide the flex under a rug or plug a second strip into a short mounted lead. Screwing the bar to a desk is not new wiring if you stay clear of cables and pipes. Call a registered electrician if the socket is warm or scorched. Confirm Type G on the buying guide before you drill.

Common questions

Which captured leads say they can be wall mounted?
The white surge 4-way and the USB 4-way say keyholes. The 6-way says fastening eyes and a cable clip. The Premium-Line 8-way says a hanging tab. The 10-way says mounting points and a cable clip. The Super-Solid says a hanging facility. The 12-way bullets do not state a mount. The Eco-Line and the Ecolor only have an unanswered question.
Why do 8-way reviews say the tab is useless on a flat wall?
UK reviews of B00P142TPY say the end tab is awkward for a horizontal wall and that screw positions are limited. The bullets describe a hanging facility and a cable wrap, which matches a tab that hangs more readily than it sits flush. Look at the tab before you drill. A cracked end noticed at mount time is a return, not a repair.
How does the Alu-Line plate work, according to Brennenstuhl?
Brennenstuhl's mounting note says you pull the rear plate out, split it, screw the two pieces down, and slide the bar back on. That is the manufacturer's method. The amazon listing for B0BF9V55S4 does not print those steps. Reviews say under-desk mounting works and that the 1.2 kg bar is bulky. If your unit has no plate, follow the holes you can see.
Where does the Super-Solid cable come out?
The bullets say the cable outlet is opposite the switch, so spare cable is not left on the desk. The lead is 2.5 m of cable described as 1.5 mm², and the bar weighs 960 g. A review also mentions screw holes on both sides. The listing does not claim surge protection.
Can I mount a strip and still reach the plug?
You should. Electrical Safety First expects you to be able to disconnect the lead. Leave the wall plug where your hand can pull it after the bar is screwed up. A 2 m lead has less slack than a 3 m lead once it is fixed under a deep desk. Do not hide the only plug behind a plinth.
Do I need an electrician to screw a strip to a desk?
Screwing this portable bar to furniture is not a new circuit. Keep clear of cables and pipes in the wall. Call a registered electrician if the wall socket is warm or scorched, or if you need a new socket because no lead in this set will reach. Do not solve that by plugging a second strip into the first.
What if the shell arrives cracked?
Do not mount it. A review of the Premium-Line 8-way noticed a cracked end when fitting it. Forcing the shell shut against the desk hides the damage. Return the unit. The same applies if a tab or an eye is already broken in the box.

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Sources

Public sources are listed below. Prices, stars and review counts come from amazon.co.uk listings. This page did not run a lab test.

  1. Electrical Safety First — Extension leads (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  2. Electrical Safety First — Plugs and fuses (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  3. Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  4. BEAMA — Extension lead safety checklist (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  5. HSE — INDG236 Maintaining portable electrical equipment (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  6. HSE — PAT FAQ (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  7. Brennenstuhl — Eco-Line 5-way surge (GB) (retrieved 22.10.2026)