Tidy Wires

frailfury · 06-10-2011, 20:05

Behind my TV unit is an absolute mess with wires all tangled up!

Any advice on what I can do for easier access and tidier cables?

Thanks

Chris Frost · 06-10-2011, 23:15

Trunking or that flexible tubing with the slit down one side. Also shortening cables to the correct lengths where possible helps if you have the tools, skill and knowledge.

chrisjr · 07-10-2011, 09:57

Spiral cable wrap

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255151.xml

Velcro tie wraps

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255233.xml

Both above just examples of the type.

The spiral wrap is the trickiest to apply. The velcro ties are an alternative to conventional plastic ties as they can be easily removed and reused, most normal plastic ties are single use. Which can be handy if you want to add a cable to the bunch or take one out.

Spiral wrap can be undone and reapplied if cables are added or removed but is a bit more long winded.

frailfury · 07-10-2011, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Spiral cable wrap

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255151.xml

Velcro tie wraps

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255233.xml

Both above just examples of the type.

The spiral wrap is the trickiest to apply. The velcro ties are an alternative to conventional plastic ties as they can be easily removed and reused, most normal plastic ties are single use. Which can be handy if you want to add a cable to the bunch or take one out.

Spiral wrap can be undone and reapplied if cables are added or removed but is a bit more long winded.

Thanks, bought some spiral wrap from eBay - 3m for £3.80 Delivered.

pocatello · 08-10-2011, 00:42

Zip ties are cheaper. I dont really like spiral, it just kind of crams untidy wires together.

06-10-2011, 20:05	#1
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Tidy Wires Behind my TV unit is an absolute mess with wires all tangled up! Any advice on what I can do for easier access and tidier cables? Thanks

06-10-2011, 23:15	#2
Chris Frost Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 6,462	Trunking or that flexible tubing with the slit down one side. Also shortening cables to the correct lengths where possible helps if you have the tools, skill and knowledge.

07-10-2011, 09:57	#3
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Spiral cable wrap http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255151.xml Velcro tie wraps http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255233.xml Both above just examples of the type. The spiral wrap is the trickiest to apply. The velcro ties are an alternative to conventional plastic ties as they can be easily removed and reused, most normal plastic ties are single use. Which can be handy if you want to add a cable to the bunch or take one out. Spiral wrap can be undone and reapplied if cables are added or removed but is a bit more long winded.

07-10-2011, 20:06	#4
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Spiral cable wrap http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255151.xml Velcro tie wraps http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/mo...cpc/255233.xml Both above just examples of the type. The spiral wrap is the trickiest to apply. The velcro ties are an alternative to conventional plastic ties as they can be easily removed and reused, most normal plastic ties are single use. Which can be handy if you want to add a cable to the bunch or take one out. Spiral wrap can be undone and reapplied if cables are added or removed but is a bit more long winded. Thanks, bought some spiral wrap from eBay - 3m for £3.80 Delivered.

08-10-2011, 00:42	#5
pocatello Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 8,622	Zip ties are cheaper. I dont really like spiral, it just kind of crams untidy wires together.

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