hiding wires

[Franc Carter]

 

I’d like to hide some thin wiring in my house that runs in corners and near the doors. The standard wiring conduit I can find is all way too bulky, and really is no more attractive than the wires.

 

One option the occurred to me is a something like a white plastic manila folder, but long and thin. Anyone know if such a thing exists ?

 

thanks

 

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Franc

 

[andrewl]

Frank, have a look at Clipsal 900/19/7 clip lid conduit. There are some others in the range that may be of interest.

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[Franc Carter]

 

Thanks,

 

But I am looking for something even flatter than 7mm. As the wire a couple of strands of the wire in UTP I really want something that just covers them up. If I could make electrical tape stick them that would be ideal.

 

cheers

 

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Franc

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[Julian Sortland]

This stuff is flat:  https://sewelldirect.com/23-awg-ghost-speaker-wire 

I have also seen clear tape with two very thin copper strands (probably enameled wire) under it, for running on walls.

A few ideas here:  https://www.electronichouse.com/home-audio/5-easy-ways-hide-speaker-wire/ 

Julian.

On 30 December 2017 at 12:34, Franc Carter <fr...@darthcarter.com> wrote:

 

Thanks,

 

But I am looking for something even flatter than 7mm. As the wire a couple of strands of the wire in UTP I really want something that just covers them up. If I could make electrical tape stick them that would be ideal.

 

cheers

 

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Franc

 

From: andrewl
Sent: Saturday, 30 December 2017 12:20 PM
To: sydney-hackspace@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RnD] hiding wires

 

Frank, have a look at Clipsal 900/19/7 clip lid conduit. There are some others in the range that may be of interest.

 

 

 

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

 

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From: Franc Carter <fr...@darthcarter.com>

Date: 30/12/17 11:46 am (GMT+10:00)

To: sydney-hackspace@googlegroups.com

Subject: [RnD] hiding wires

 

 

I’d like to hide some thin wiring in my house that runs in corners and near the doors. The standard wiring conduit I can find is all way too bulky, and really is no more attractive than the wires.

 

One option the occurred to me is a something like a white plastic manila folder, but long and thin. Anyone know if such a thing exists ?

 

thanks

 

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Franc

 

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[Madox]

Considered clipping them in plain sight in fancy patterns? :)

[Franc Carter]

 

Thanks – those look good

 

cheers

 

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From: Julian Sortland
Sent: Saturday, 30 December 2017 12:53 PM
To: sydney-h...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RnD] hiding wires

 

This stuff is flat:  https://sewelldirect.com/23-awg-ghost-speaker-wire 

I have also seen clear tape with two very thin copper strands (probably enameled wire) under it, for running on walls.

 

A few ideas here:  https://www.electronichouse.com/home-audio/5-easy-ways-hide-speaker-wire/ 

 

Julian.

On 30 December 2017 at 12:34, Franc Carter <fr...@darthcarter.com> wrote:

 

Thanks,

 

But I am looking for something even flatter than 7mm. As the wire a couple of strands of the wire in UTP I really want something that just covers them up. If I could make electrical tape stick them that would be ideal.

 

cheers

 

--
Franc

 

From: andrewl
Sent: Saturday, 30 December 2017 12:20 PM
To: sydney-h...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RnD] hiding wires

 

Frank, have a look at Clipsal 900/19/7 clip lid conduit. There are some others in the range that may be of interest.

 

 

 

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

 

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From: Franc Carter <fr...@darthcarter.com>

Date: 30/12/17 11:46 am (GMT+10:00)

To: sydney-h...@googlegroups.com

Subject: [RnD] hiding wires

 

 

I’d like to hide some thin wiring in my house that runs in corners and near the doors. The standard wiring conduit I can find is all way too bulky, and really is no more attractive than the wires.

 

One option the occurred to me is a something like a white plastic manila folder, but long and thin. Anyone know if such a thing exists ?

 

thanks

 

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Franc

 

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[Franc Carter]

 

The challenge is getting them to be flat against the wall. I don’t mind the look, but they don’t stay flat against the wall unless they are constrained

 

cheers

 

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[Madox]

3M make adhesive wall wire clips that remove cleanly (command strip) and you only need one every half metre or so.

[Franc Carter]

 

Yep – I use those at the moment for various things. Every 50cm is a bit often and the tend not to hold the write taught enough

 

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From: Madox
Sent: Saturday, 30 December 2017 1:32 PM
To: Robots & Dinosaurs
Subject: RE: [RnD] hiding wires

 

3M make adhesive wall wire clips that remove cleanly (command strip) and you only need one every half metre or so.

 

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[Kris]

Bead of hot glue along the skirting board?

Tiny solar panels and lazors!

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From: Franc Carter <fr...@darthcarter.com>
Sent: 30 December 2017 13:45:29 GMT+11:00
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Subject: RE: [RnD] hiding wires

 

Yep – I use those at the moment for various things. Every 50cm is a bit often and the tend not to hold the write taught enough

 

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Franc

 

From: Madox
Sent: Saturday, 30 December 2017 1:32 PM
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Subject: RE: [RnD] hiding wires

 

3M make adhesive wall wire clips that remove cleanly (command strip) and you only need one every half metre or so.

 

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[Patrick Barnes]

I have many many hidden wires, no mean feat in a full brick apartment.

The first trick is; skirting board! Pull them off, route a channel in the back of them, loads of room for cables. The router table at Robodino is ideal for this, you can even use a table saw or a multi tool.

The second trick is more subtle; when you put the skirting boards back in, *use screws*.

-Patrick

[Franc Carter]

 

Yes – skirting board are useful – but unfortunately I dont’t have any ;-(

 

cheers

 

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From: Patrick Barnes
Sent: Saturday, 30 December 2017 3:03 PM
To: sydney-h...@googlegroups.com
Cc: Franc Carter; Madox
Subject: Re: [RnD] hiding wires

 

I have many many hidden wires, no mean feat in a full brick apartment.

The first trick is; skirting board! Pull them off, route a channel in the back of them, loads of room for cables. The router table at Robodino is ideal for this, you can even use a table saw or a multi tool.

The second trick is more subtle; when you put the skirting boards back in, *use screws*.

-Patrick

 

On Sat., 30 Dec. 2017, 13:57 Kris, <kr...@sleepingplanet.com> wrote:

Bead of hot glue along the skirting board?

Tiny solar panels and lazors!

[Kris]

Get really wide conduit, install on wall against floor.
Double win!

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Sent: 30 December 2017 15:06:03 GMT+11:00
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Cc: Madox <mado...@gmail.com>

[Patrick Barnes]

Even better! You don't have to rip it out of the wall, and it makes the place look better.

(Screws. Seriously.)