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A homeowner in Tampa pointed out my messy wire runs last month
They asked if it was normal to have so many cables hanging loose behind the panel. Now I spend an extra 20 minutes on every job just to clean that up. What's your method for keeping things tidy when you're in a rush?
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xenan645mo ago
A rushed job is no excuse for messy work, but twenty extra minutes per panel seems high. I keep a few zip ties and a small bundle of velcro straps on my belt. Taking just a minute to group the main wire runs as you go makes the final tie-up much faster.
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paulk425mo ago
Ever try to bundle wires when the panel is already packed? That's where the extra time goes for me, hunting for a path through the mess. I'll group as I go too, but sometimes you just need to land everything first to see where it actually fits. Those last few ties take forever when you're trying not to cross wires or block terminals.
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parkerl333mo ago
Twenty extra minutes per panel seems high" has me questioning my entire life, dude. I've definitely spent more than that just trying to untangle one stubborn run inside a crowded can. Either I'm doing something terribly wrong or you guys have some secret superpower I don't know about.
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