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"" > To: "PLUG List" > 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' **************************************************** This message has been scanned using Contraxx Technology Group mail server v8.0.3 and is virus free. Message sent from Mail Server 3 **************************************************** --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss