Will mice/rats chew through these cables?

[bellbound]

I just had new pumps, filters, and an automation system installed, and there are lots of cables running along the equipment, and on the ground. I am concerned that a rat or mouse might chew through them. I mentioned this to the person setting everything up, and he said mice and rats are not attracted to these cables, and he mentioned some other type of cable that they are attracted to, and I honestly do not remember what he said.

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1. Can anyone share their thoughts on whether these cables will likely be chewed up in the near future?
2. What can I get to put over these cables to protect them? There are lots of them, I did not upload all the photos of the cables.

Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

I doubt it but left coast mice/rats may have different tastes then right coast mice/rats.

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[bellbound]

Thank you for the info!
1. When you said "I doubt it" do you mean you doubt that they would chew through my cables?
2. You linked to 1 inch Amazon sleeving. Did you intend to link to the 1 inch option or is that just the option that came up with the product? Im just wondering what size to get.
Thanks!

 

[Desert Dog]

You can buy the same product in different sizes depending on what size suites your needs and pay by the foot at Napa Auto or possibly other Auto parts stores.

 

[ajw22]

I don’t know what connectors are at the ends of the cable and how many cables you want to run in one sleeve. That determines the size required.