cat5e cable

[Eric "Shubes"]

Many thanks to Frank and others who replied. I'll be sure to check for 
the CMP rating in the future.

FWIW, I ended up checking the unboxed wires for continuity and they were 
all ok so I went ahead and used them (easier to do because I was running 
4 lines through an insulated wall (talk about PITA)). I haven't 
completed the job yet, but things are progressing nicely (knock wood).

Thanks again!

Frank Davenport wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have some experience here, (over 30 years).  As long as you have 
> enough wire to do what you want, use the stuff from the box that is 
> undamaged. That way there should be no questions.
> 
> When you terminate the wire at the jack, untwist the conductors 1/2 inch 
> or less and slide/push the outer jacket as close to the jack as you 
> can.  This is to try and do away with NEXT, (Near End Cross Talk), which 
> is simply the bleed/induction of noise from one conductor to another.  
> Yes, this is a pain in the backside to do.
> 
> The most important part of the installation, particularly because it's 
> inside your home, is to make sure the outer jacket is plenum rated.  If 
> it says CMP on it, you should be okay.  Read the jacket.  This is a fire 
> code thing.  Plenum rated jacketing  gives off less toxic fumes when it 
> burns, ergo you and your family have more time to get out in case the 
> need arises. If you live in Scottsdale, it's the law, but in any case, 
> it's just a good idea.
> 
> Please ask if you have more questions.
> 
> Frank Davenport
> President, American Cable & Telephone Inc., (retired)
> R.O.C. 105250 L-67
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric "Shubes"" <plug at shubes.net>
> To: "PLUG List" <plug-discuss at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
> Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 7:02 PM
> Subject: OT: cat5e cable
> 
> 
>> I'm running ethernet cable in the walls/attic at my home. A friend was 
>> nice enough to give me some Belden Datatwist(r) 5e 1585A CMP 4PR24 
>> wire to use. I'm a little concerned that it has been crimped (bent to 
>> a right
>> angle and flattened) in places. It feels ok once it's straigtened out 
>> again. Is that anything to be concerned about? Would I be better off 
>> using some cable that's fresh out of the box (my friend also gave me 
>> some of that)?
>>
>> TIA for the opines.
>> -- 
>> -Eric 'shubes'
>>
>>

-- 
-Eric 'shubes'

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