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IIRC Panduite is the brand name version of something closest to that. Though you could also use Unistrut as a trough and protect the cables that way in a diffe

IIRC Panduite is the brand name version of something closest to that. Though you could also use Unistrut as a trough and protect the cables that way in a different enclosed space. More generally I'd like modern houses to have more 'wet walls' like they had in the Matrix, where there's a space big enough for a worker to actually maneuver between rooms. Problem is that's also a space pests and fire can move.

pjc50 3y ago
That would consume a lot of valuable space as well.
Rediscover 3y ago
I was going to mention Panduit too, but originally refrained from posting. If You have never used Panduit, choose wisely the room where it initially is installed. Start off with the lab or workshop or under kitchen cupboards (ie, places where the other half isn't going to get bothered by it). Also, it helps if the area has many semi-permanent cable runs ("this extension will only be here for a few days..." - unintentional fib). Personally, every time I install a new rack or mounting board (think 1m x 2.5m board on a wall to hold tools or "temporary" power strip/network equipment/test fixtures), I put in a length of F2x3 "narrow slotted duct". I use much smaller under the cabinets. The larger ducts are good for hiding the extra cable length so only what is needed escapes the enclosure. Initially, it is often ugly. I would not want to live without it. Bonus points for creative mounting (the other half still has not noticed the piece across the lower back of the upright piano but has noticed the lack of cables).
quickthrowman 3y ago
> Though you could also use Unistrut as a trough and protect the cables that way in a different enclosed space. Uh, what? Why are you telling people to violate the NEC? Do not use strut as a raceway, why would you suggest that? It’s way more expensive than a UL listed raceway, and not suited for raceway purposes anyway. For surface mounting, use a listed surface mount raceway: https://www.legrand.us/wire-and-cable-management/raceway-and-cord-covers/steel/wiremold-500-700-series-small-raceway-white/p/700wh https://www.legrand.us/wire-and-cable-management/raceway-and... Legrand makes many different sizes of surface raceway. If you want pathways inside a wall, use a listed conduit (PVC or EMT), if you’re fishing into existing walls you can make sleeves out of EMT or PVC (drill a hole and slap bushings on both ends)

pjc50 3y ago

That would consume a lot of valuable space as well.

Rediscover 3y ago

I was going to mention Panduit too, but originally refrained from posting. If You have never used Panduit, choose wisely the room where it initially is installed. Start off with the lab or workshop or under kitchen cupboards (ie, places where the other half isn't going to get bothered by it). Also, it helps if the area has many semi-permanent cable runs ("this extension will only be here for a few days..." - unintentional fib). Personally, every time I install a new rack or mounting board (think 1m x 2.5m board on a wall to hold tools or "temporary" power strip/network equipment/test fixtures), I put in a length of F2x3 "narrow slotted duct". I use much smaller under the cabinets. The larger ducts are good for hiding the extra cable length so only what is needed escapes the enclosure. Initially, it is often ugly. I would not want to live without it. Bonus points for creative mounting (the other half still has not noticed the piece across the lower back of the upright piano but has noticed the lack of cables).

quickthrowman 3y ago

> Though you could also use Unistrut as a trough and protect the cables that way in a different enclosed space. Uh, what? Why are you telling people to violate the NEC? Do not use strut as a raceway, why would you suggest that? It’s way more expensive than a UL listed raceway, and not suited for raceway purposes anyway. For surface mounting, use a listed surface mount raceway: https://www.legrand.us/wire-and-cable-management/raceway-and-cord-covers/steel/wiremold-500-700-series-small-raceway-white/p/700wh https://www.legrand.us/wire-and-cable-management/raceway-and... Legrand makes many different sizes of surface raceway. If you want pathways inside a wall, use a listed conduit (PVC or EMT), if you’re fishing into existing walls you can make sleeves out of EMT or PVC (drill a hole and slap bushings on both ends)