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Old 13-12-2003, 7:26 PM   #1
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Question DIY cable covering

I need to disguise some new proto type mains cables under a 'sheaf'. Can anyone recommend a system that would hide things from prying eyes but still look good. It is not for a commercial product but just to make sure testing is done ‘blind’. It needs to be able to take a variety of 'variations'.
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Old 14-12-2003, 11:40 PM   #2
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Not quite a sheath, but for hiding prototypes this cable tidy might be useful?

http://www.misco.co.uk/productinform..._20M/index.htm

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Old 15-12-2003, 12:22 PM   #3
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Or what about some of that braided sleeving, perhaps heatshrunk into place at either end?
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Old 24-12-2003, 10:12 AM   #4
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I've used RichardH's method with some success, although to completely disguise the cable underneath I put an additional layer of maplin heatshrink on underneath the braiding.

I then marked each cable with a piece of insulation tape, then handed them over to my tester.

Now waiting to get them back after Xmas with the results...
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