Cable clips

[dan2002]

Hi, anyone that can give me advice here. Is there a better alternative to stick my internet fibre cable outside instead of these clips? They are all starting to fall off!

I need something good as it is going onto the external wall installation material.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I need something good as it is going onto the external wall installation material.

Find an indoor route - much tidier.

 

[dan2002]

Find an indoor route - much tidier.

No this is the outside cable for VM brown box, it has to stay there

 

[dan2002]

It is the coax cable I want to secure properly. Are these going to be good do you think?!

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

It is the coax cable I want to secure properly. Are these going to be good do you think?!

Your chances of success, depend on the insulation material. You could try screwing a wood screw, or better a self tapper, directly in, and see how well it holds. The clips would probably be fine, if they fit your cable.

 

[dan2002]

Your chances of success, depend on the insulation material. You could try screwing a wood screw, or better a self tapper, directly in, and see how well it holds. The clips would probably be fine, if they fit your cable.

The clips should fit as the black round clips I got previously are 6mm.

What do you mean self tapping ones?

 

[dan2002]

What screw size would I need? 4mm ones? Also what length of the screw would you recommend?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Swifix External Wall Cable Connectors

Swifix External Wall Cable Connectors are ideal for the fixing lightweight cables and pipework to finished render. With a 56 mm long spiral fitting.

ewistore.co.uk

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

What screw size would I need? 4mm ones? Also what length of the screw would you recommend?

4mm stainless steel, length will depend on how thick the insulation is. Stick a point into the insulation so you can check how long a screw you can get into the insulation.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Or use these + suitable cable clips & screws.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Insulation-Fixing-Dowels-Styrofoam-Spiral/dp/B09F3SK5QP

 

[dan2002]

4mm stainless steel, length will depend on how thick the insulation is. Stick a point into the insulation so you can check how long a screw you can get into the insulation.

I was thinking like 20mm or 25mm to be on the safe side?

The insulation boards are very thick, it is these grey ones on the wall

 

[dan2002]

Swifix External Wall Cable Connectors

Swifix External Wall Cable Connectors are ideal for the fixing lightweight cables and pipework to finished render. With a 56 mm long spiral fitting.

ewistore.co.uk

This might be a good idea mate ngl. Couple doors away a neighbour has this type and it looks really secure, and I liked the look of it!

Are they easy to install?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I was thinking like 20mm or 25mm to be on the safe side?

The insulation boards are very thick, it is these grey ones on the wall

If those actual insulation panels, there is plenty of depth, enough for 40mm long screws.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

This might be a good idea mate ngl. Couple doors away a neighbour has this type and it looks really secure, and I liked the look of it!

Are they easy to install?

Sure, you just screw them into the wall and attach the tie wraps.

 

[dan2002]

If those actual insulation panels, there is plenty of depth, enough for 40mm long screws.

Would you need that long screws though? I was thinking just reasonable sized ones. But I suppose to tackle the main issue of getting loose you would go for a longer length?