Stagecraft mailing list information, subscription, and message archives. Youtubes answer to cable is here, and we tried it usa today. Regardless, make sure the loops are the proper and. Aug 10, 20 over under cable coiling is a technique for winding up your cables and wires in a way that extends their longevity and reduces tangling, by working with the natural coil of the wire. How does solid copper compare to copper clad aluminum. Being able to properly wrap or wrangle a cable is one of the most. Basic twist method of coiling cables in the over under method.
Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Corners and edges at the crossover point from cable to rope are to be. Since i own the pa system for one of my bands, i found it was necessary to give everybody the overunder technique instruction very early on. Ann, a network technician, has just installed a fiber switch in a datacenter. All categories, video editing, video production, motion graphics, free downloads, after. The over under technique shown above and below is best suited for long cables and as an alternative to wrapping the cord. On april 18th, i read the most frightening article ive ever laid eyes on.
The most frightening article ive ever read the chain. Fortunately there is a better method for coiling cables, cords, and even coax. Had to route over home theatre thus ran parallel with several 120 volt romex cables. To run the fiber cabling, ann plans the cable route over the top of the rack using the cable trays, down to the switch, coiling up any excess cable. Professional audio and video technicians have been using this triedandtrue coiling method for years. There is a method to the madness, and it is called over under. Basic twist method of coiling cables in the overunder method.
A beginners guide to wrappingwrangling cables the professional. The basic idea is that the first loop twists the cable, and the next loop untwists it. The over under technique shown above and below is best suited for long cables and as an alternative to wrapping the cord around your elbow and hand. The overunder technique shown above and below is best suited for long cables and.
Nov 10, 2017 find the proper coiling method this may sound odd, but my background in television production also helped in coiling moms line. And keep in mind that the 100m length is measured from the point the cable plugs into the port on your computer to the point it plugs into a device that regenerates the signal, like a switch or a router. Up next how to wrap a cable the right way over under duration. Overunder cable coiling refers to a method of storing cables that preserves the. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. No one understands the value of a properly wound cable more than concert roadies and tv crew professionals, who wrap and unwrap hundreds of feet of cord on a daily basis. Jul 04, 2017 in this video i share with you a method of coiling you cables and leads. Howd you like to deploy 50 feet of coax with just a flick of the wrist. Used balanced cables wherever possible to reduce chances of noiseinterference. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. How to wrap a cable the over under cable coiling method red zebra cables. Schleuniger offers cable coiling machines for all types of round cables with a maximum diameter of 35 mm 1. Coiling cables coiling cables a basic job skill in the audio and video production industry is being able to properly coil, deploy and store power, microphone, and video cables according to industry standards.
In this video i share with you a method of coiling you cables and leads. Here are some handy knot guides that you can print out, so you can have one with you all at times. I must admit that the cable is constructed of pretty tough outer covering that remained in a tight coil after unwrapping. Comptia network certification exam n7 questions and answers. If you follow this link youll see how power cable manufactures do it. If you wind up cable the way most people do, every loop twists the cable in the same direction.
There were many times that she would ask me to recoil it to get the twists and kinks out. Over under cable coiling refers to a method of storing cables that preserves the capacitance and commonmode rejection ratio built in by the manufacturer with a twist in the cable, and the shielding that encases the twisted pairs within. Youtube is giving viewers a way to tune in live to their favorite shows, without a cable or satellite subscription the company announced a live and ondemand streaming tv service called. Called the over under method, this way of coiling up cables is used by professionals that have to deal with cables on a daily basis. Coiling cables coiling cables a basic job skill in the audio and video production industry is being able to properly coil, deploy and store power, microphone, and video cables according to. Just coilingrolling up the cable can lead to loose connections within the cable. Lpt request how to fix cables that just want to curl up. Overunder cable coiling refers to a method of storing cables that preserves the capacitance and commonmode rejection ratio built in by the manufacturer with a twist in the cable, and the shielding that encases the twisted pairs within.
Apr 05, 2017 youtubes answer to cable is here, and we tried it. Flipcoiling aka the overunder wrap this is yet another description of how to roll cables tanglefree, so that there is no twist down the entire length of the wire. Flip coiling aka the over under wrap this is yet another description of how to roll cables tanglefree, so that there is no twist down the entire length of the wire. There are a couple different ways to do this, this video shows one way.
The video above talks about the main reason for overunder to preserve cable longevity but there are other distinct advantages for coiling. Jun 06, 2015 how to coil cables using the overunder method. It also makes setup a pain, spending lots of time taking knots and twists out of the cables. Look into the overunder technique of cable wrapping. Coil your extension cords like a roadie with the overunder method. But as i read through the article, my eyes were ready to pop out. The most frightening article ive ever read the chain sinnet. But you cant prevent tangling completely without rolling the cable onto a drum. But most of the info from forums say that coiling an ethernet cable wont cause any interference problems, even is the cable is utp. It makes my skin crawl when i see somebody pick up a micinstrumentspeaker cable and start roughly winding it around their forearm like people do with extension cords. Shop best buy for av cables and connectors for your home theater. Dec 17, 2018 which offered the greatest headroom over minimum compliance.
Coiling ethernet cable causes latency issues overclockers. With long metal poles and industrial ovens heated to 230f 110c. Does having a longer ethernet cable slow your connection. This mailing list is for the discussion of all aspects of stage work, including design, construction, and show production. Overunder cable coiling is a technique for winding up your cables and wires in a way that extends their longevity and reduces tangling, by working with the natural coil of the wire. Sorry mate, but your information is just plain wrong. Since i own the pa system for one of my bands, i found it was necessary to give everybody the over under technique instruction very early on. Cable designers guide how to specify cable insulated conductors specify quantity, gauge, stranding and insulation type for the conductors. So if you dont account for this tendency to loop when you wind them, they will naturally want to coil and twist. It allows the cable to lie flat when uncoiled, and makes for easier and faster work. How to wrap a cable the over under cable coiling method. The overunder cable coiling method works reasonably well. By altering the direction of each coil there is no twist stored in the cable.
If the cable is under 100m, the slow down is relatively unnoticeable. How to wrap up your extension cord like a contractor. Oct 19, 2014 how to wrap a cable the over under cable coiling method red zebra cables. Find the proper coiling method this may sound odd, but my background in television production also helped in coiling moms line. After years of traveling all over the world, these are the gadgets i never leave home without. Not that i pulled out my eyes and set them on the article.
This video cites two true stories that relate directly to tangled cable. Which offered the greatest headroom over minimum compliance. Chris from hackcollege demonstrates the ultimate cord wrapping technique. I attribute that in a large part to the 100% foil shield under the outer sheath. Jul 11, 2018 the overunder cable coiling technique also known as overunder wrapping, countercoiling, and flipcoiling, the overunder technique helps relieve stress on cables, makes them easy to unwind, and it will make you a hero to every av pro who sees you doing it. Comptia network certification exam n7 questions and. May 27, 2015 coil your extension cords like a roadie with the over under method. I actually start the cable in my right hand, with the male end towards me, as well as having the velcro strap always on the male. A braid is the standard coaxial cable outer conductor.
Gaffer dominic dastice is back with our promised followup with how to coil cable using the overunder method. Coil your extension cords like a roadie with the overunder. Yup, there really is a proper and professional way to wrap your cable. Apr 23, 20 on april 18th, i read the most frightening article ive ever laid eyes on. How to coil cables using the over under method youtube. Howto overunder cablecoiling for less tangles and longer. A guideline for laying of cables and installation of sleeves. But unless my situation is just a coincidence, then it surely does, so i thought i would share it with others. Ive included a video below yeah, i found it on youtube but the guy does a great job.
Recording secrets for the small studio mike senior. This is the official boy scouts of america official equipment card. A coiling or coil is a curve, helix, or spiral used for storing rope or cable in compact and reliable. Remember that a cable is made with metal that has a natural coil.
After i uncoiled the excess cable, the lag issues have disappeared as far i know. How to coil cables the over under technique youtube. Its the same process as coiling a usb cable, only on a more industrial scale. The over under cable coiling method works reasonably well. When you have to move fast, a tangled cable can be costly, embarrassing, and frankly inexcusable. Having spares cables is a good idea, as they can go bad without any notice.
Media technology coiling cables 2004 texas trade and industrial education 1 2. This video cites two true stories that relate directly to tangled cable and rope. Our coiling machines are available with one or two coiling stations, depending on model. The most widely used professional cablecoiling method is usually called overunder coiling, although the specifics of the exact coiling move actually vary between different engineers for example, heres a video showing two cablecoiling methods and another video showing a third cablecoiling alternative, so its. When cables are coiled this way, it is possible to hold one end and toss the rest of the bundle away and have the whole thing uncoil nicely along the floor. How to coil cables using the overunder method kb9vbr j. Doing that repeatedly is what causes cables to get all screwed up.
Coil your extension cords like a roadie with the over. In order to obtain a finished product which can be sold, the insulated conductors flexible or rigid and some small cables have to be coiled into bound coils, wrapped in plastic or shrinking foil and sometimes packed in cardboard boxes and placed on pallets. The most notorious feature of loaded coiled cables is that they. Network cable shootout belden, commscope, hikvision. Mar 17, 2016 cables should be wrapped properly after use. How to wrap cables and avoid a tangled mess the black and blue.
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