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Cable Hangers

Has anyone ever attempted to make their own cable hangers like the ones pro panels sell?

I built my own panels out of aluminum tubing (I actually think mine turned out nicer than what pro panel makes. only difference is i used a square tube instead of a round). So i'm looking to save a few bucks and make my own cable hangers. I bought the tubing and waiting on the cable to come in. when i get done i will post pictures and see if anyone has any interest, i should be able to do cheaper then pro panel! Below is a pic of my version of pro panels

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Permalink Reply by Robert Johnson on May 19, 2014 at 3:48pm

Panels look nice, I made my own also but with round electrical conduit and have built-in levelers. I just ordered some more cable hangers from pro-panels, they work great. I think making the hanger would be very easy but the clip a different story.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Boothe on May 19, 2014 at 4:31pm

I found the clips from an importer from china. Only drawback is quantity I would have to buy at once.

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Permalink Reply by Mel Hamrick on May 19, 2014 at 11:58pm

What is the quantity total? You may be able to get enough interested people here to off set the cost.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Boothe on May 20, 2014 at 6:03am

300-500!

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Permalink Reply by Mel Hamrick on May 20, 2014 at 3:21pm

What is the price?

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Permalink Reply by Jack Glaab on May 20, 2014 at 3:46pm

I'll commit to thirty if the price is right. Most stuff from China is of an acceptable quality.

My experience is it's worth the risk.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Boothe on May 20, 2014 at 3:45pm

I'm waiting on a quote from them in china. I found the same one pro panel is selling. They are around $1 a piece as of last quote but minimum order is 1800. Found some lighter duty ones with less on minimum buy but waiting to hear from them on price.

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Cain on May 21, 2014 at 11:07am

You can put me down for 40 of them if the price is good.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Boothe on May 21, 2014 at 11:39am

I got a price of $1.75 each on a different one not like pro panels. It looks a little smaller but is rated at 33lbs on a stainless steel cable. 15lbs on a nylon cable. Shipping will be the tricky part. Will cost me about $200-300 to get them here. So I'm thinking id have to sell for $4 to cover my cost possibly up to $5? Is that still a good price? I'll put a pic on later