How to attach the split loom with PVC clear tubing

Hey guys! Well I’ve installed my split look on my pack yesterday, and I’d thought that I’d document my installation… Do a mini-tutorial of such. Let me know what you guys think! :slight_smile:

What you need for the installation:

5’ of 3/4" ID split loom

6’ of 3/4" OD clear pvc tubing

2 short screws + nuts + washers (1/2" in length max)

Power drill with 5/32" and 17/64" drill bits

Motherboard with mounting brackets attached

OK! Let’s do this, shall we? :wink:

First step: insert the PVC clear tubing in the split loom. It only needs to be sticking out of the loom for a couple of inches, a little more than the width of your mounting bracket.

I used some Philips head 8-32 screws that I had around. There’s 2 of them, with nuts and washers.

Then you drill two holes on each side of the tapped hole on the right bottom mounting bracket. I drilled some 5/32" clearance holes for my 8-32 screws. The hole should be in approximate alignment with the central hole.

Then you drill the same holes in the short produting length of clear tubing. Don’t forget the central hole! I drilled a 17/64" clearance hole for my 1/4-20 socket cap screw.

The result, ready to be installed on the bracket.

The modified PVC tubing, screwed on the bracket. As you can see the washers goes inside the tubing. That’s where you understand how longer screws wouldn’t work; you need to leave space for the shell!

Another shot of the installed tubing… As you can see my tubing is slit down the side, it greatly eases the installation and allows for the electronics to be inserted later as well.

And the end result with the shell dry-fitted. It’s a clean setup, without any glue or anything. And it’s tough enough that I can drag my whole pack around by pulling the loom. :slight_smile:

That’s all! Your loom is attached to your pack! :smiley:

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Thank you so much for this. I was wondering how to do this.

I must thank you for this.

I attempted to attach my hose the other day.

First pack build and all. With no prop building experience. MADE IT EPIC FAIL.

I shall try this tutorial next.

I hear about the clear tubing thing inside, just never crossed my mine, thought it would be okay without.

What material is the transparent tube? Where can I get it?

It’s polyethylene hose, available at most Hardware or DIY stores.

I did that exact same thing almost three years ago and was told by others on this site I was over doing it and it was not needed to be done. So seeing this thread makes me so happy to see others doing the same. It makes it easier to attach the loom to the pack and wand and also it protects the wires from getting pinched and ripped. Great job Filandrius!

I like little mini tutorials like this…thanks for necroing it

very nice advice!! thank you very much, I’ve done it to my pack too!