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Posted: October 30, 2018Read more »
A little cable prep can go a long way towards keeping your work area tidy. Anytime you use more than a few cables, they can quickly become a tangled, jumbled mess. Using a few cable prep tools can keep cables safe, secure, and neat.
Cable Labels
When lots of different cables are all hooked up right next to each other, it can be hard to remember where each cable goes. One of the simplest ways to keep track of each cable is with some simple labels. These labels come with templates and are on sheets the size of a standard piece of paper, allowing them to be printed on any standard printer and you may even use a USB 2.0 A to B cable or some other cable to do the printing. The individual labels are also available in multiple sizes to ensure a fit regardless of how thick or thin of a cable you have.
Electrical Tape
Electrical tape is another simple way to keep cables labeled. Some types of cables are available in multiple colors, but others might only be available in black
