Keeping those wires tidy - how do you do it?

[Lori_inFL]

So, I'm setting up my 6' peninsula (WB 7225) that has control box area at 1 end and the power is at the other end so all wires have to run the length of the sump. The only place to hold them up is in the middle 1/3 where there are 2 cross members about 8" above the sump.

Options include 2 zip ties (1 to attach to the aluminum frame piece and another to that to get a loop facing the correct direction), 1 zip tie plus velcro to wrangle the wires but more accessible. My Fritz salt came with reusable zip ties; i could try to source those. Something I purchased came with a cable tidy that I can't begin to describe.

I need to do a google image search: Pretty slick but would need to be much bigger.

Planning to label all wires at the mid-point and near the plug, but tricks and devices do you use to keep things organized and still accessible?

 

[Utubereefer]

I regret using zip ties. If you have to remove anything it’s a pain in the neck. Twist ties would have been better.
Nice looking sump!

 

[bubbgee]

Cable organizers, wire holders, Twist-ties instead of zip ties. I wish there was more space to hide wires.

 

[JayM]

I gave up on keeping things neat due to the need to cut a million zip ties and redo everything for the occasional equipment maintenance/replacement.

I soon realized that it drives me completely insane to see the mess, so I'm thinking about using these and/or these to tidy things up again.

 

[UncommonSense]

Check out reusable plastic “cable cuffs”! These are often sold by home improvement stores for extension cord management!

“mountable cable ties” are another option, essentially a zip tie with a plastic eye for screwing it into whatever!

Alternatively, there are various types of “cable management” systems for use in anything from home office to industrial applications, if you want to get fancy!

 

[BryanM]

Im afraid I do not bother... There are loose bundles of things to keep some stuff somewhat manageable, but it is not easy.