Wired up...very unusual question.

[Bill]

Wires in an open channel above and behind settee in main cabin
are showing. No way to secure them with ties, clamps. Previously,
there was a goop that held them in. Also, at one time someone may have put bubble gum up there.

Is there a commercial product that I can get to stave off hanging
wires? What will work best.

Thanks loads,
Bill

[Steve Laume]

I have seen some self sticking bases for wire ties. They are about 1/2" square plastic with little holes you poke the ties through then just peel off the plastic to stick the double sided tape. I don't know where to but them but NAPA or an electronics store would be good bets. If all else fails or you would rather, you could make them. A small block of wood with a hole to fit the wire tie and some double sided tape would do it. You could just chew lots of gum, Steve.

[Neil Gordon]

Try self stick velcro strips. Lay the backing at right angles to and under the wires. Bunch the wires and hold in place with the other layer of velcro.

[Brian2]

We had the same problem on our 28. If you feel along the top edge of the ash, (which is just out of sight) there are places where there is a slight gap between the ash and the liner. We bought some stainless S hooks, and placed one end in the gaps, and used the other end to support the wires just out of sight. Occasionally they sag down in one spot, and so I slide the S hook one way or another for more support.

[Gary M]

Its hard to picture the channel but here goes.

I buy the wire tie bases at a low voltage distributor but I've seen them at hardware stores, home depot and so on. I haven't been happy with the self stick base but hot glue works pretty well. Make sure the surface is clean and dry.

If this channel is less then half open you might be able to wrap the wires in a few places to build up their diameter, then force them back in the channel.

You could cut a slit in a length of plastic tubing, press the wires inside, and then use silicone to secure the tubing back in the channel. If the channel is over head you will have to support the tubing while the silicone cures, maybe with a few sticks of wood resting on the settee.

It might be possible to wire tie a new wire at a point where all the wires are still in the channel, run this new wire to the other end of the channel and see if the tension on this new wire holds it in the channel. If it does, wire tie the sagging wires to it.

You could always use sheet metal screws to secure wire clamps if your not worried about drilling a small hole to accommodate a #6 X3/8 inch screw.

Just some ideas.
Gary M

[marv brinn]

as a lowes employee and cd27 owner I can say that those self sticking hold downs will only last as long as the sun doesnt melt the adhesive out of them ..I sugges you butter them with 3m 5200 and apply.

[Larry DeMers]

Wires in an open channel above and behind settee in main cabin
are showing. No way to secure them with ties, clamps. Previously,
there was a goop that held them in. Also, at one time someone may have put bubble gum up there.

Is there a commercial product that I can get to stave off hanging
wires? What will work best.

Thanks loads,
Bill

Bill,

On my Cd30c, the lighting wiring ran along that same path. The factory had attached a few tie points along the way.
I would add that the top surface will be covered in a very fine dust and dirt layer, which Nothing will stick to unless you can clean it up first. Those wire tie pads are a good idea, but the adhesive lets go after a while it seems, so I drill a small hole in them, and use a #6x3/8 in. self tapper to hold it down. Choose where to drill carefully.

Cheers,