Electronics are expensive and should be appropriately looked after in order to keep them working and avoid any possible accidents.
Whether it's your computer or TV entertainment setups, cables can be hard to manage since they're so many of them and some can be quite thick and hard to hide. But why do you need to have proper cable management and not just let them hang where they fall?
Here is why you should keep up to date with your cable management.
- Aesthetic looks
When all your cables are hanging out and insight of others, it can look messy and unappealing. So storing them away correctly will make your set up or living area look cleaner and crisper.
- Fire Hazard
When you have cables just spread out and grouped together, it's easy for dust to build up around them which can potentially cause an electrical fire. So keeping your cables tucked away and dusted regularly will help decrease this risk.
- Cable Damage
If your cables are out in the open, there is a chance that people will step on them or be run over by your office chair, which can cause severe damage. This damage can lead to unwanted problems such as a short circuit which can leave you without power.
- Trip Hazard
Having cables spread out in places where people tend to walk creates a tripping hazard which for average adults isn't that dangerous, but for small children and the elderly, this becomes much more of a danger.
Here are just a few ways you can manage your cables.
- Zip ties
They're simple to use and cheap to buy
- Cable box
Having one of these makes accessing your cables easy and safe.
- Sticky tape
If you're on a tight budget and can't afford those, then sticky tape can be used as a cheap substitute to keep cables out of peoples walkway.
Keeping your cables tucked away is not only for a better-looking setup, but for your and your family's safety so it shouldn't be taken lightly.
If you have any concerns about any of your cables and fear it may be damaged, then you should consult the best electrician's around, and the best electricians are at M1&Co.
At M1&Co we strive to be the very best and won't settle for second place, and our electricians achieve this through excellent customer service and unmatched work ethic, so if you're in need of a high-quality electrician then call us on 0455 559 598.
We are available to fix any issue you have no matter how big or small, and don't worry about the time of day since you can call us for help 24/7, because we know not all electrical issues occur during regular business hours.
We're available to those who live in and around the Wollongong, Illawarra, Sutherland Shire and South Coast areas, and we guarantee you won’t find better service or friendlier electricians anywhere else.