Use the right stuff for the right job.
It makes a much better job all round.
Now that my wiring is pretty much done, what is best to use to tidy it up and secure it to the chassis?
Split flexible conduit and cable ties.
For flat surfaces use these or similar
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=6235
They stick on but I wouldadvise using a screw or rivet through the centre hole.
[Edited on 29/12/09 by britishtrident]
Agree, never stick on, mounts with holes are available.
from what I remember, these ^^^ must be screwed on. They're great, I've used them and the split conduit on all of my cars. Some black
insulating tape on the ends or where you pull a cable out from the conduit makes a nice job.
Steve
Semi adhesive loom tape?
- The westfeilds loom appears to be taped in boggo black insulating tape. Cable tied to chassis (ties around chassis members)
Daniel
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They stick on but I wouldadvise using a screw or rivet through the centre hole.
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Originally posted by britishtrident
They stick on but I wouldadvise using a screw or rivet through the centre hole.
Stupid question, how do you screw into steel?
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Originally posted by speedyxjs
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Originally posted by britishtrident
They stick on but I wouldadvise using a screw or rivet through the centre hole.
Stupid question, how do you screw into steel?
Self tapping screws, or you could use rivets, but, you have no control over the tightness and they can split the plastic.
self tapping screw would do it.
you need to get right size drill for them and buy decent screws - i.e. selftappers NOT from screwfix.
Use Loom tape. Not adhesive tape... as the glue goes all gooey after a while, and makes it all very messy.
Use the right stuff for the right job.
It makes a much better job all round.
use steel cutting screws saves drilling then screwing in. A decent battery drill / screwdriver or air drill will drew them in easily.
Those stick-on pads very nearly cost me an SVA fail! Fortunately, all but a few had been riveted to the chassis (but I had to prove it).
Only a few weren't, so he allowed me some time to tie-wrap the loom to some convenient metalwork.
The moral of this story is - rivet or screw the mounts to the chassis!
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Originally posted by speedyxjs
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Originally posted by britishtrident
They stick on but I wouldadvise using a screw or rivet through the centre hole.
Stupid question, how do you screw into steel?
Self tapping screws, or you could use rivets, but, you have no control over the tightness and they can split the plastic.
I know self tappers (would prefer to use them) do i just need to drill a small hole to screw them in?
sorry for the stupid questions but iv always thought they would be too weak for steel.
Just a tip, if your looking for larger sizes of convoluted tubing, nip down the garden centre, the stuff they use for fish pond plumbing goes to over
1.5" and is a lot cheaper than CBS, you just have to run a craft knife along it.
ATB Dan.
Ebay sellers are cheap for split conduit.