Network cable reel

[Zirax]

I need to run a network cable outside, does anyone know of a shop that will just sell a reel of network cable? That way I only need a small hole and then crimp the ends.

checked scan, red, green, and blue :confused:

Ideally either black or brown to run up the brickwork outside.

edit:- found some dotted around. The plan is to get a 30m length and then cut off the ends & put new on. Should be long enough

[Flibster]

Remember to wrap it in something protective - UV will kill Cat5 in no time sadly.

I used a length of hose cabletied at the top and bottom - worked great. :D

[Del Lardo]

Your best bet is to run it through a narrow drain pipe so that it is protected and then it doesn't matter about colour.

[jmc41]

Can I ask... you hooking up the street again?

[Dymetrie]

As of this weekend I'll have a few spare 30m network cables which you're welcome to mate :)

[Zirax]

Thanks all, when I get back I will take a look. I had totally forgotten about the UV and network cables. Before I had just thrown the cable outside without any issues. James, this time its to go from downstairs to upstairs, was trying to minimise cables running around the house. Last time I was in Kidderminster where I had the cable string between two windows to hook up next door.

May take you up on those cables, I'll work out the route properly now

[Feek]

I've had a long run of cat 5 cable around the side of my house for years and years with no problems due to UV. No problems at all in fact.

[jmc41]

That makes sense. Outside is definitely an advantage, wired up my a house and flat internally and it can be a nightmare. Had to take a chisel to one door to get the cable in under the carpet.

GL!

[LeperousDust]

I'm with feek on this, we've had two CAT5 cables around the outside of the house back home, and i've never had a peep out of them. They've been there for about 10 years :p? Admittedly they don't get so much use in the last year or so because everyone has laptops and uses wireless, but i think my bro still has his xbox wired in, and i occasionally use it in my room...