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Probe and Lead Storage

TCPMeta
TCPMeta over 5 years ago

How does everyone store their Probes and Leads to Test Equipment. In the past I have tried using Paper Rolls, Rubber bands, ziplock bags and currently tried using PVC pipe glued together but it is still a mess.

 

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Kinda debating on hanging them on the Wall but it kinda looks bad. Any tips or ideas would be awesome.

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  • colporteur
    colporteur over 5 years ago +7
    The last time I had this problem was working in a shop that had over 40 technicians. The wall mounted cable rack tray was our solution. This is going to should chintzy but it actually worked really well…
  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 5 years ago +7
    Hi Leland, I like to hang my cords. This keeps them organized and accessible. On cords like those for a power supply I also like to pair them with a wire hanger so I always get a matched set for testing…
  • shabaz
    shabaz over 5 years ago +6
    I too agree with Sean and John, hanging them is a really excellent way since it's almost tangle-free. I do the same, and most labs do this too. Regarding not looking attractive on a wall (subjective I…
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  • colporteur
    colporteur over 5 years ago

    The last time I had this problem was working in a shop that had over 40 technicians. The wall mounted cable rack tray was our solution.

     

    This is going to should chintzy but it actually worked really well. Cut one side off a cable tray. The back has hole for screw mounting. The fingers are fairly flexible. For larger cables you can remove fingers.

     

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    Now the shop I worked in populated equipment racks so the cable trays were in ready supply.

     

    We also found this kept the cable cords straight. I only have one set of probe cables for my VOM. I keep them coiled in the case. They are always twisted when I go to use them. I don't have shop space or even a shop to have a tray. I would love to have one for my USB cables.

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    colporteur over 5 years ago

    The last time I had this problem was working in a shop that had over 40 technicians. The wall mounted cable rack tray was our solution.

     

    This is going to should chintzy but it actually worked really well. Cut one side off a cable tray. The back has hole for screw mounting. The fingers are fairly flexible. For larger cables you can remove fingers.

     

    image

     

    Now the shop I worked in populated equipment racks so the cable trays were in ready supply.

     

    We also found this kept the cable cords straight. I only have one set of probe cables for my VOM. I keep them coiled in the case. They are always twisted when I go to use them. I don't have shop space or even a shop to have a tray. I would love to have one for my USB cables.

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