Re: cat5e cable

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@shubes.net>
> To: "PLUG List" <plug-discuss@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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