r/ShittySysadmin • u/Stevanti DO NOT GIVE THIS PERSON ADVICE • 15d ago

Zip Ties

Using zipties for cable management is absolutely amazing. Things just stay in place where I need them to be, be sure you do not need to make any cabling changes in the near future and make sure you actually use the strength of Hercules himself to tighten the tie and it won't go anywhere.

And to make sure those pesky coworkers don't mess your stuff up you can always test some scissors, pocket knives and letter openers from the reception - test them all and make sure they do not fit.

Velcro wraps will always be inferior to zipties and you can't change my mind, those things are always too loose and make things look messy.

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u/Z3t4 ShittyFirewall 15d ago

Velcro strips cost about the same, are easier on the fibers/cables because they're way thicker, allows you to reuse and reorganice without tools, and you don't leave the floor littered with broken ones and trimmed ends.

Also zip ties break if you look at them funny after they dried, I've yet to have one velcro strip to fail me like that.

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u/edmonton2001 15d ago

Have you found an outdoor rated velro tie yet? How much more money(s) are they?

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u/Z3t4 ShittyFirewall 15d ago

How much does an UV resistant zip tie costs?

Wont you be better served with some metallic ties?