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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: MrCruza on August 19, 2018, 09:03:02 AM
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Anyone tell me where I can purchase a cable guide similar to this one? Need something to keep a fridge power cord out of harms way.
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I got mine from eBay, took a few weeks to get here from China but I guess that is pretty insignificant in comparison to the time it has been now waiting for me to fit ot.
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I got mine from eBay, took a few weeks to get here from China but I guess that is pretty insignificant in comparison to the time it has been now waiting for me to fit ot.
What did you search for on Ebay? Having trouble finding what I want.
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They are called "Energy Chains".
A quick search found these guys I have no association with them.
http://www.treotham.com.au/catalogue/category/energy-chains/
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Brilliant. Thanks guys. Found on ebay called "Cable Drag Chain" :cup:
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They are called "Energy Chains".
A quick search found these guys I have no association with them.
http://www.treotham.com.au/catalogue/category/energy-chains/ (http://www.treotham.com.au/catalogue/category/energy-chains/)
I have never heard them called Energy chains before (although they obviously get called that too) but from the linked page
Energy chains are also commonly referred to as power chain, drag chain, cable chains, cat track, cable carriers etc.
Here is a link to one seller https://ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Black-Nylon-Towline-Cable-Drag-Chain-Wire-Protect-Carrier-CNC-R18-R28-R38/311763716823?hash=item489690cad7%3Am%3AmJnrnevGP3qkA5VVg1IS3wA&var=610650630205 (https://ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Black-Nylon-Towline-Cable-Drag-Chain-Wire-Protect-Carrier-CNC-R18-R28-R38/311763716823?hash=item489690cad7%3Am%3AmJnrnevGP3qkA5VVg1IS3wA&var=610650630205)
A bit more searching might find a cheaper seller.
Edit, Just realised you have already found one but I'll still post this anyway.
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We used to use Bretby cable carriers...but they are used for cables that are approx 100mm diameter..and weigh approx 1 ton for each cable..
For anyone with a slide out fridge, they are a great idea !!
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Cable Trunking, RS Components is one supplier. - https://au.rs-online.com/web/c/?sra=oss&r=t&searchTerm=e+chain
punch e-chain or cable trunking into ebay and a fairly wide range should come up.
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Your post was the catalyst for me to install mine, more than once my fridge cable got caught in the end of my track which can result the track trying to slice through the cable and ending the associated fuses life.
Murphy's law had a big impact on the installation though and it took a lot longer than expected, certainly not perfect but serves the purpose.
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I use occy straps to hold the cords (12V&240V) up out of the way.
Works for me.
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Can you open that track up to put the cable in, or does it have to feed through the centre gap ???
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Normally the energy chain clips open to allow access for laying in what ever they are to be used for.
Being an energy chain they are used for all types hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical energy also for data and control.
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Just happened to have some at work
we use a fair bit of it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180819/bfa9286ceca368835c7397b5eb5302bb.jpg)
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I've used one of these in the past..........
worked a treat.
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I had my cable catch in the slide so I have now fitted a slit cable protector over it, available in 7mm, 10mm 12 mm diameter etc. anybody who sell auto elec supplies should carry it, bought mine from jaycar.
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I've used one of these in the past..........
worked a treat.
Can you explain what it is please ??
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Can you explain what it is please ??
Auto retractable cable I think, bit like a retractable dog lead I think
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I use a cable tie...
Attaches the fridge 12vt feed to the ceiling of the tunnel; off to the side - about 30cm before the inside door frame of the hatch... (The anderson is at the opening side wall of the tunnel)...
Has never fouled - operates smoothly...
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Can you explain what it is please ??
I have the same on mine, key holder or pass holder from Officeworks. Retracts by itself and deploys as the fridge draw pulls out. One end cable tied to the back of drawer unit, the other end cable tied to the cable half way, works a treat
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/rexel-retractable-metal-key-holder-ac9810702 (https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/rexel-retractable-metal-key-holder-ac9810702)
GG
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Can you explain what it is please ??
We use them on our swipe cards. Clips to your belt and retracts.
I fixed one end to the cable and the other to the cargo barrier above the fridge. As the fridge slides in, the cable retracts lifting it away from the slide........
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I am another user of the Officeworks doohickeys. Been using them for a few years now and think they work a treat.
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We used to use Bretby cable carriers...but they are used for cables that are approx 100mm diameter..and weigh approx 1 ton for each cable..
For anyone with a slide out fridge, they are a great idea !!
Hahaha I use bretby at work and it may be a little bit of an overkill for the fridge
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Hahaha I use bretby at work and it may be a little bit of an overkill for the fridge
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180821/b1650f3ffe8901eee936f7e1876b54f9.jpg)
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Haha. How big would that fridge be? 😂😂😂
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Haha. How big would that fridge be? 😂😂😂
talk about a drop down fridge slide. GTFO the way :D :D :D
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Hahaha I use bretby at work and it may be a little bit of an overkill for the fridge
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180821/b1650f3ffe8901eee936f7e1876b54f9.jpg)
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Fairly easy on the surface, but a real pain changing a cable underground !!
But, the cable's big enough, so no voltage drop at the fridge !! ;D
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Fairly easy on the surface, but a real pain changing a cable underground !!
But, the cable's big enough, so no voltage drop at the fridge !! ;D
Lol very true
Where do you work gronk? I’m in tieri Qld
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Lol very true
Where do you work gronk? I’m in tieri Qld
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Got retrenched 3 yrs ago, but worked all my life around the central coast nsw. Last pit was Newstan.
Never had the pleasure ( some may say displeasure ) to work in a longwall mine....all bord and pillar for me..
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But, the cable's big enough, so no voltage drop at the fridge !! ;D
You mean bigger than 6 B&S ??? :o ;D
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I use 3x rubber bands looped together for my fridge power, been like that for 4 years, and got a couple of spares in the glove box just in case they break...
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After going through putting in the cable drag chain in my camper I would be looking at the rubber/elastic first up based on ease next time, although my fridge slide moves about 2m so is probably a bit of a bigger challenge than most.