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Changed my mind about taping wire bundles in tight spaces
I always used zip ties for everything, but they can pinch cables in a crowded panel. A guy on a job in Portland showed me using a small piece of hook and loop strap instead. It's faster to adjust and doesn't crush the conductors. What's your go-to for keeping things neat in a small can?
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mason4175mo ago
Hook and loop is a total mess waiting to happen. The adhesive backing fails with heat over time, then you've got a loose strap floating in the panel. Zip ties, when you use the right tool and don't over-tighten, give you a permanent, clean hold. That little click from the tension tool is the sound of a job done right, not a future service call.
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spencerw725mo ago
Totally agree! I had hook and loop fail on me last summer, it was a nightmare. Switched to zip ties with the proper tool and never looked back.
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taylor.betty3mo ago
mason417 said 'that little click from the tension tool is the sound of a job done right' - WAIT, you actually get SATISFACTION from that sound? That's honestly a little weird to me, I just hear plastic and move on. But hey, if it helps you sleep better at night knowing your cables are secure, more power to you I guess.
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