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Wire sleeving...

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I want to sleeve all the wires from my PSU and fans in something. I was thinking about using the expandable braided stuff, but that requires removing all the molex connectors from the wires. You guys know of a better way besides that corrugated wire loom stuff or should I bite the bullet and just take off all the molex connectors and use the braided sleeving?

Also, where can I get the nicest sleeving? Best price, quality, etc.?
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Post by BAAL »

Automotive supply stores should have something you could use. Heatshrink tubing perhaps?
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Post by Avder »

Just use twisty ties.

Theyre cheap. Readily availible, and they get the job done.
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Post by Pun »

Hey Chris! How ya been, brother? Hope you can make it to Chicago in July. More info @ www.d3chicago.com . Yeah, I don't want to use the corrugated wire loom. It looks nice when it's new, but dust gets in the corrugation over time and it looks like sh1t. I was looking for another solution. As I mentioned, the braided stuff looks nice, but that means removing all my molex connectors in order to get the heatshrink on for the ends. Thanks tho!
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Post by Mobius »

Dudes, I have corrugated loom-cover-stuff all through my box, and I'm a heavy smoker. 2 years later the stuff looks like brand new. It's (relatively) easy to install, is cheap as dirt, looks great, and is also easy to remove.
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Post by VaussBait »

I used the spiral wrap stuff from Radio Shack to get these results

It's a little messy now that I added my DigiDoc 5 and have the temp probe wires out in the open.

-Vauss OUT
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Post by Bonz »

I was actually able to get the expandable braided sleeving over my molex connectors (wasn't easy though) Then used Heatshrink to secure the ends.
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Post by Pun »

how did you get the heatshrink over the molex connectors?
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Post by Bonz »

Well the company I ordered everything from sent me the wrong size heatshrink (it was to big) , it was just big enough to go around the connectors, the only problem was that it didn't shrink completely tight to the wires, but it serves its purpose I suppose. It Looks good Image
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If you're really desperate enough, you *can* wrap the ends using electrical tape and then use a lighter to melt the tape in place. It only takes a couple of seconds on each side to do it.
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Thanks, Bill, got the flaming mousepad too. Image
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