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idsane:
I have some ugly wiring I want to clean up on my cp but lowes and HD don't really have a great selection. Currently I use some security wire that has 4 cables in it at 20 gauge, w/ twisted strands. Anyone know where I could get some with 6 or more wires bundled in it?

JohnEDollar:
Try using an old printer, or serial modem cable.  (Lot's of color choices there!)

Cat5e cable (stranded) will also work.

- John

Vigo:

--- Quote from: JohnEDollar on April 21, 2011, 06:28:31 pm ---Try using an old printer, or serial modem cable.  (Lot's of color choices there!)

Cat5e cable (stranded) will also work.

- John

--- End quote ---

Yeah, I use old DB printer cable, the ends make for great quick disconnects.

nick3092:

--- Quote from: JohnEDollar on April 21, 2011, 06:28:31 pm ---Try using an old printer, or serial modem cable.  (Lot's of color choices there!)

Cat5e cable (stranded) will also work.

- John

--- End quote ---

+1 to stranded cat5. Although if you are going to crimp a connector on it, strip off twice as much and fold it over when you put it in the terminal. Or else the crimp probably won't hold.

bobotech:
For my modest panel, I just cut up a couple of IDE cables, the old flat ribbon style.

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