A customer said my cable runs were 'too neat' and it actually made sense

They pointed out that my perfectly straight, tight bundles were a nightmare for anyone needing to add a line later. Now I leave a service loop at every drop, even if it looks a little messy. Do you prioritize future access over a clean look?

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phoenix_adams602mo ago

Heard a master electrician say the same thing once, said tidy work is for show, accessible work is for pros. Service loops are the way to go even if it messes up the aesthetic.

kai6575mo ago

Oh man, my buddy learned this the hard way. He did a super clean install for a dentist's office, zip-tying everything tight. Six months later they needed a new line for a digital x-ray and he had to re-run the whole bundle from scratch. Total pain.

emery_craig5mo ago

Did he use plastic zip ties or the velcro kind? I've seen guys go way too tight with plastic and it crushes the cables over time. Makes adding anything later a complete nightmare.