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I usually do service loops for larger projects but I have not done any in a small project like what they show in the video.

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>In the video, the presenter explains the service loop serves two purposes: on the one hand it may provide strain relief, but chiefly these loops are installed so there will be extra available slack in the cable if you need to rewire it some day to change the configuration of your pinout. One major problem with the service loop may be that the single turn is enough to create an inductor which will then induce noise and cross-talk all over the place. Our rule of thumb is always to completely unroll wires and cables before using them. Do you have a theory about the benefits or problems with service loops? If you do, we’d love to hear what you think in the comments!

I usually do service loops for larger projects but I have not done any in a small project like what they show in the video. Archive: https://archive.today/u8QrS From the post: >>In the video, the presenter explains the service loop serves two purposes: on the one hand it may provide strain relief, but chiefly these loops are installed so there will be extra available slack in the cable if you need to rewire it some day to change the configuration of your pinout. One major problem with the service loop may be that the single turn is enough to create an inductor which will then induce noise and cross-talk all over the place. Our rule of thumb is always to completely unroll wires and cables before using them. Do you have a theory about the benefits or problems with service loops? If you do, we’d love to hear what you think in the comments!

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Ever heard of it? We haven’t!

Ah...they waste cable.

Our rule of thumb is always to completely unroll wires and cables before using them.

Good heavens...is he implying to empty a box of wire and straighten it before installing? What the fuck is wrong with this moron? He's got to be a fucking kike.

Always do a service loop. If you don't and have to redo the connection, you'll have to rerun the cable.

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Yeah, Part of why I posted this is that I have never heard about that whole "empty the whole box first" thing.

Maybe that could be true in some very specific applications like space/aircraft?

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I don't think they empty the box before running the cable for space/aircraft. I ran CAT6 a few months ago, I left it in the box. It's designed and packaged to be left in the box, or on the spool, until used.

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I've worked in both, unless the drawings specifically call it out - no, it's not a thing.

This is the Internet saying that "you must change every capacitor and ground every device" way of thinking. Someone thought it was a good idea and the Internet loves good bad ideas.