ShayneT Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I thought for sure there was a post about where to find the cheapest wire loom. I am thinking of redoing by singing pumpkin with LED strips so I change the mouth colors and save some redundancy on mouth segments. where does everyone find the best prices on loom? Regards,Shayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Batzdorf Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 no one comes to mind but just google it and shop around.. http://www.cabletiesandmore.com would be a good first stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Lambert Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 As already stated cableties&more is good.Thats where I bought mine + great sales on cableties. You can never have too many cableties!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 You might already know this. But I will say it for anyone that does not know. White wire ties and white split loom should not be used out doors. UNLESS your willing to have to replace it frequently. The UV rays will cause the plastic to become brittle and break at the slightest touch or tug. If possible, its always best to use the black version. This has been a PSA. But each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShayneT Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 I did not know that about split loom - thank you! I might have to go to plan B and try PEX instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Lambert Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Or plan C - HDPE I will say this though. My rooftop stars have white split loom. They are the first thing I put out & the last to be taken down. They have already been used for 3 seasons now & are still fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 The split loom I got from http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/ is Polyethelene and is supposed to take the UV pretty well. Polyethelene is the same material that Brian Bruderer uses for his SuperStars because of the UV resistance. Mine seems to have survived quite well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpageler Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Lots of sellers on EBAY for loom in various lenghts. That's where I have been getting loom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks4legs Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 +1 for the split loom and cable ties and more. I had it loosely over 2811 strips that were attached to PVC for my arches last year. Was only outside the month of Dec for Canadian winter but it didn't yellow or change colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShayneT Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thank you everyone, the suggestions and advice is very appreciated. I may give the split a go since I can get tighter curves for the mouth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Ok, small correction. Typically white plastics will break down and become brittle. Now for the correction to my statement. If the plastic has been treated with chemicals that are UV blockers then the plastic will hold up for years. Again typically the black plastics are treated with UV blockers. Ok with this all being said. Make sure that what ever material you use (plastics) are rated for outdoor use (UV Blockers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Lambert Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Ok, small correction. LOL Besides Max the op was putting lights in the split wire loom so I don't think the black would be a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 LOL Besides Max the op was putting lights in the split wire loom so I don't think the black would be a good choice. May have implied it, but didnt say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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