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Finally got my panel wiring to look like a diagram
For years my control panel installs were a mess of wires, just functional. Last month I started using a label maker for every single wire end and grouping them by zone with velcro ties. The panel I did yesterday in a Portland office looked so clean you could trace each circuit without pulling anything. It took about 20 extra minutes but the difference is huge. Anyone else find a simple change that made their work look way more professional?
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price.alice3mo ago
Isn't velcro a fire hazard inside a panel?
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johnfoster3mo ago
Disagree on the fire risk. Most hook and loop used for cable ties is rated for high temps and won't support a flame. It's just nylon or polyester, same as the wire insulation already in there. The real hazard is using the fuzzy side and letting dust build up.
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the_kelly1mo ago
Ask @johnfoster what temp rating they're actually looking at on the material spec sheet.
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