(Part 2) Best cable straps according to redditors

Fused Distribution Block: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/metra-afs-fused-distribution-block-black/9855418.p?skuId=9855418

Ground Distribution Block: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/metra-3-position-power-ground-distribution-block-black/4882239.p?skuId=4882239

The cable clamps aren't things that Best Buy actually sells, just no charge parts we use in installs. Your local Home Depot/Lowe's should sell them or you can get them off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Clamp-pack-inch-Black/dp/B0054RRXZ4

"Magnetic Cable Clips Earphone Wrap Cord Organizer"

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Organizer-Headphones-Bookmarks-Disordered/dp/B075FKYFZ5

velcro strap

Just to add to this, I got some velcro straps (like these) that have come in handy in similar situations. Mostly I use them to compress down my socks and underwear, or jackets, within the packing cube to save space.

Looks great. However, I was always under the impression that you should use waxed lacing tape for electrical as zip ties can, when pulled too tight, cut into the cable.

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> Not so much tangled as the cord gets stuck in places and gets weighed down off the backside of the table.

You can solve that problem with these things. Easy to hide them and it relieves gravitational tension.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07143JVVN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's a magnetic phone mount for a car dash. It comes with 3M adhesive on the back of it, but it cannot sit flush as the back of the DAS is curved. To solve this, I peeled off the 3M, unscrewed the back of the mount, and threaded a Velcro cable tie through it, then closed it up. Looks clean and wraps securely around the DAS. I put an adhesive metal plate (the kind you can get for the back of your phone) on my battery pack so it magnetizes to the mount. It's all makes for a strong hold that's easy to remove.

This is what it looks like put together

Edit: Here is the mount on Amazon Reminder, I modified it with Velcro cable tie similar to something like these by unscrewing the back, placing the Velcro tie in, and screwing back together.

>...wasting duck tape and putting it around my flashlight to act as a improvised shoulder mount.

Dude? Have you not seen these straps and ties and/or the Horror Fraught equivalent?

But also, get a freaking headlamp.

Like others have said, you just need outdoor cable rated for UV exposure.
You can buy bulk (terminate yourself) or buy ready made cable.
That cable you linked to will do the job just fine but 50 bucks for 50 feet is a bit over the top if you ask me.

But let's talk terminology a little bit:
Cat rating defines the performance of the cable. Cat5E for example is good for 100 meters at 1Gbit/s. Or Cat6 unshielded does 10Gbit/s for 55 meters.
And about the Cat7 not "meeting the standard", it is ISO standard cable. However TIA doesn't "recognize" it as a standard hence the people yelling.
x/yTP designates the shielding, x is the overall shield, y is the individual shield and TP stands for Twisted Pair (not toilet paper). As for shielding types, there are three letters, U/S/F. U stands for unshielded, S stands for braided shielding and F stands for foiled shielding. So for example S/FTP would stand for overall braided shielding with individual pairs shielded with foil.
U/UTP is completely unshielded and it's perfectly fine for most installations unless you

• run the cable right next to a powerful electric motor
  
• alongside powerlines
  
• past fluorescent tubes
  
• another house/building on different circuit/earth (earth potential)
  
  You don't need Cat6 so don't pay extra for it. Direct burial not necessary either as you're not burying it.. Getting a Cat6 cable and/or direct burial doesn't hurt anything, it will work just as well. I'm just a person who doesn't like to waste money on something that doesn't benefit me or is something I actually need.
  Here's one option, Cat5E | U/UTP Outdoor | Waterproof | Above Ground | UV Rated, 50ft under 20bucks
  https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Cat5e-Ethernet-Cable/dp/B0078GZNG0/
  According to Amazon review it uses this bulk cable "vertical 4001453 utp" (PDF)
  
  Edit: While you're at it, might want to consider buying some cable clamps to make the cable run neat.
  Like this for example
  https://www.amazon.com/Inch-UV-Black-Cable-Clamp/dp/B0054RRXZ4/ (there's also "natural" color available e.g. translucent and it's UV protected as well)

I have cats and as a result I discovered that box bands are not great. What are great are velcro straps. They also do 10 foot long rolls that you can cut to length.

I have tried both and for me the Roav Viva is just a more integrated feel. You don’t have to have a cord to power a Dot and a cord to charge your phone. I plug my phone into the Roav Viva and used these inexpensive clips to run my lightning cable directly to my phone mount. It has a very natural feel to it and I don’t have to have a Dot mounted to the dash or use up a cup holder for it.

For the stuff on your desk, you can try cable clips that you stick on your desk (like these ones on Amazon. They don't entirely solve your issue but give your cables some semblance of order instead of everything just lying around.

For the cables coming off your tower, maybe tie them together with a larger cable tie and give the cables some slack if possible so they're all held together and pointing down (before curving back up behind your monitors) instead of leaving them all dangly and diagonal like that. If you don't have the cable length then I'm afraid I don't have many suggestions apart from moving the tower down to the floor or your desk

cable clips and cable sleeves made it all possible. The rest is just hiding the excess.

A spool of flat waxed twine. Sometimes called waxed lacing tape.


Edit added link,


https://www.amazon.com/Waxed-Lacing-Tape-Spool-Black/dp/B005PQRLYC

I think he attached one of these to the back. https://www.amazon.com/Bukey-Cable-Clips-Self-Adhesive-Management/dp/B06XFVJHN8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=cable+organizer+adhesive&qid=1562963396&s=gateway&sprefix=cable+organizer+ad&sr=8-3

Oh, yeah, the 3' cables work great, too. Tested... full 3.0 data rate from their and 12W from the C to C and the A to C cables and they are also pretty durable. I just like the 6' 2.0 cable to keep the power brick out of sight.

And while I'm nerding out, I use these little magnet holders to keep the charging cable on the nightstand (or desk) when it isn't in use. And I keep a huge capacity battery with type C and A in my laptop bag for extended day use and long haul flights. Man, I sound like a shill for Anker...

I just got a 3 pack of these, large size. Kinda cool... And you don't have to wrap the cord too tightly since it has those little ... arms?


https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065PGFNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1


http://imgur.com/a/dqIO2 ... in action.


I also got these to finish the job when I'm carting my stuff around in a backpack. There are 3 sizes and for each size, and one end wraps securely around the cord so that it stays on even when the cord is unraveled.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B012A5D9BO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cable management made easy

UGH I JUST REMEMBERED TO FINISH THIS BRB

EDIT: Okay here it izzzz.

These are the items you are looking for... (everything listed is from my wishlists here! )

1.) Something that is grey. – The bike lock on my wishlist (that was already gifted (: ) This one’s grey!

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. These leggings are Doctor Who Cosmic Tardis Leggings are cosmic… as in galaxy… as in the universe… in which there is a water cycle…. Which is reminiscent of rain…. Yup. ;)

3.) Something food related that is unusual. – It’s not every day you get to have jagermeister infused gummy bears....... Freaking nom.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) – A dog bed for my puppy!! He really, really needs a new one.

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! – YOU NEED TO READ THE HOUSE OF LEAVES IT’S SO CRAZY AND I LOVE IT AND … AT SOME POINTS… YOU READ IT UPSIDE DOWN AND CRAZY AND INSIDE OUT AND OMFG WHAT ARE YOU STILL DOING READING THIS GO READ THIS NOW

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! This with the value of 95 cents ;) hehehe I’m sneaky.

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (Keep this SFW; you know who you are...) -- This cat bed, even though I don’t have a cat, was on my puppy’s list! My puppy (who’s really a 9 year old dog but I call him puppy cause he looks/acts/is one) is a 6lb pup who’s basically a cat ;)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. – The Chuck Complete Series Collector Blu-ray is not necessarily useful to my life…But the show’s so gorgeous, the cast so beautiful, the plot so delicious…I love it and need it! :P

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? – TANGLED!! (OK, one of the only movie related pieces on my list :P) But really, Tangled is PERFECT, SO adorable, a real winner.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. – Okay this may seem crazy but stick with me here. these bones would be super helpful once whittled down. You could use it to double tap those stanky ass zombies

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I have lots of stuff for fitness and school and all my goals likes that, but I thought I'd use something a little different for this one. This skin corrective cream would allow me to cover up my stupid little burn marks on my leg that make me really self conscious in skirts and shorts. This would be a good step in my goal of being happy with myself and gaining self confidence for the first time in my life.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items.– One of those pesky add-ons… The MSC Joie Simply Slice Strawberry Slicer on my WL is one of them pesky add-ons.

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item, why? – A Bike. Why? Mine was stolen and its extremely hindered my mobility as I need it for transportation to school /:

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. – The puppy bed on my puppy’s wishlist within my own wishlist is most definitely bigger than a breadbox.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. -- These cable organizers HOLLAH at me, Tiger Woods.

16.) Something that smells wonderful. -- French Vanilla Green Mountain Coffee Portion Packs for Keurig Mmmmmmmmm, delicious.

17.) A (SFW) toy. -- Crock Pot COOKING IS LIFE AND HAVING A CROCK POT WOULD BE THE BEST OF TOYS. For something more traditional, I have hedgehog toys etc on my puppy's list.

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. -- This beautiful backpack! Mine is shot to hell and I'm dreading buying a new one.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. This Friends Milkshake Poster Print from my wishlist OMFG I AM OBSESSED WITH FRIENDS RIGHT NOW. IDK WHY BUT I AM. Also with the Chuck DVD on my dreams list xD

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.– The New York Window Print Poster on my wishlist is pretty awe-inspiring. Looking into the city "where dreams are made of" in whatever town your in.... In a place that's essentially the culmination of all your dreams and desires.... At least for me.

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BONUS ITEMS

1. [YOUR NAME IS……]() Amirite?! actually... I've messaged so many people trying to figure it out, and I could've sworn I knew it before, but I absolutely cannot remember it.
   
   
2. And this handwarmer mug – OCEAN TIDE was made in Milton, Oregon! This ones not on my WL however.
   
   Finally, some people say that fear cuts deeper than swords but does it? Who knows.

Here's 60 clips vs 40 for not much more:

https://www.amazon.com/Yocice-Strong-Adhesive-Organizer-Management/dp/B077SYV4NV/ref=zg_bs_6577540011_34?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X6TFZKE8A3GRJ1YWGMRM

They are black though.

>and stapling it all the way down

DO NOT STAPLE IT

Find some wire clips to hold it in place.

Yeah, the seller didn't mention that and I didn't know :(

I ended up using double-sided velcro tape but since I bought it as a quick fix it's a bit on the thin side.

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I guess the original strap is something like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VELCRO-Brand-Purpose-Straps-Strap/

https://www.amazon.in/Magnetic-Organizer-Headphones-Bookmarks-Disordered/dp/B075FKYFZ5

3m Command hooks, more specifically these. One for the mask (in the daytime) and one for the hose to keep it up at all times.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753P8GZQ?pf_rd_p=183f5289-9dc0-416f-942e-e8f213ef368b&pf_rd_r=9FJMZ2TCZC6522TYE090

https://www.amazon.com/Command-Bundlers-GP304-6NA-packaging-bundlers/dp/B0797LMJF5?ref_=ast_sto_dp

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MY5SXS/ref=cm_sw_r_em_taa_FXHLAbKWQ2PBA

Get you some cord wraps ❤❤ there like 8 bucks on Amazon. I'll link them

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B012A5D9BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_dL4BCbSCEPP0V


The oxygen monitor took some getting used to. I thought it wouldnt be an issue coming from the NICU but it was a different sound... plus you're all alone. Dont fret about mishaps, they happen ❤❤

Look at her go with the bottles!!! That is AWESOME!!!

I got mine at Lowe's (home improvement store) in the "Velcro" brand, but im sure knock offs are fine, found this on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/CableWholesale-Inches-Velcro-Cable-30CT-06160/dp/B000I963DG/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411582829&sr=1-6&keywords=velcro+straps

If you wanna know what velcro I used, this is what I took it from! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012A5D9BO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I swear I bought these for their original intention, but I got curious one day lol

Tape or screw the power strip to the bottom of the desk and add cable trays (I have these) to the bottom of the desk so you have somewhere to tuck any extra length. Use cable clips of some sort (like these or these or these) to keep cable runs tidy and in place. If you have cables that you need to bundle together or keep folded, use reusable cable ties like this and avoid using zip ties since they're single-use and can damage cables if they're over-tightened.

If you have cables that you might want to remove from time to time, like for peripherals, then you should avoid bundling them with everything else. Might seem obvious, but I thought I'd throw it out there since I've made that mistake before with my keyboard and mouse.

Hope this helps.

I bought some of these guys. Still have some left, but will definitely get more if the need arises.

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Thanks! I won't be going with the powerline.

Could you please share a link for good cable channels? Before you commented, I bookmarked these cable clamps -- is that the same idea as your cable channel option?

Hello and welcome to raoa! My bday is July 16!! Woot July babies lol

this is 2.49 with free shipping

17:48!

2.37!

Ah see what you mean.

At first I was going to recommend a usb hub or port replicator but I dont think that would really solve anything. I think your best bet for managing your cables would be to use cable organizers. It should neaten up your desk a bit.

Perhaps use one of these up top and on the sides of your desk.

Then on the bottom for any excess you can try these cablox things. They are a bit pricey so, if you want to go the budget route, you can always use the adhesive squares along with zip ties to mount the cables under your desk.

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Hope that helps a bit. Good luck.

I would 3M a bunch of something like this to the underside of of it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RQCXCR2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hCCvDbTW2Z1E4

EDIT: that's also way cheaper than others I've seen online. How well does it work?

Personally I used velcro straps to tie it to my desk's leg.

http://www.amazon.com/CableWholesale-Inches-Velcro-Cable-30CT-06160/dp/B000I963DG

3m command strip clips will be good for routing and won't damage the wall:
http://www.amazon.com/Command-Cord-Clips-4-Clip-5-Strip/dp/B00006IBLM

Just a thought, but to tidy up the cables you can also use these 3M clips, they fit the rails just right:

https://smile.amazon.com/Command-Cord-Clips-4-Clip-5-Strip/dp/B00006IBLM

They don't work well outdoors (despite 3M's claims) but work great indoors.

Not sure how they'd fair in a hot enclosure, I haven't made mine yet, but so far OK at normal room temps ...

PuterPro

This is what I used

I have the same battery. I attached to the back of the Quest with two velcro straps like these one : https://www.amazon.com/Fastening-YiwerDer-Adjustable-Multi-Purpose-Organized/dp/B071DGMNMX/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-dmVsY3JvIHN0cmFwcw%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=velcro+straps&pd_rd_i=B071DGMNMX&pd_rd_r=91889042-5097-4a2c-9d4f-a980452665b6&pd_rd_w=YH6sI&pd_rd_wg=M1Tbv&pf_rd_p=39892eb5-25ed-41d8-aff1-b659c9b73760&pf_rd_r=PGG1W1HTXNZF2R8EMHWT&psc=1&qid=1572955486

There are many different kinds and sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFVJHN8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mbmMDbN84V4PN

I have a desk just like yours. These worked perfectly for me.

https://www.amazon.com/Command-Bundlers-GP304-6NA-packaging-bundlers/dp/B0797LMJF5/

I just use velcro straps, that way its adjustable and re-positioning is easy. I had these laying around so I used one on my battery. https://www.amazon.com/Fastening-YiwerDer-Adjustable-Multi-Purpose-Organized/dp/B071DGMNMX/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=velcro+straps&qid=1564556019&s=gateway&sr=8-3