Network cable reel

Zirax · 21-04-2008, 22:34

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

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 · 21-04-2008, 23:07

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.

Del Lardo · 22-04-2008, 00:09

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 · 22-04-2008, 06:52

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

Dymetrie · 22-04-2008, 06:53

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

Zirax · 22-04-2008, 09:07

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 · 23-04-2008, 14:56

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 · 24-04-2008, 06:53

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 · 24-04-2008, 14:31

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

? 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...

21-04-2008, 22:34	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Network cable reel 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 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 Last edited by Zirax; 21-04-2008 at 22:44.

21-04-2008, 23:07	#2
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	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. __________________

22-04-2008, 06:53	#5
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	As of this weekend I'll have a few spare 30m network cables which you're welcome to mate __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

23-04-2008, 14:56	#7
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	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. __________________

24-04-2008, 14:31	#9
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	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 ? 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... __________________

22-04-2008, 00:09	#3
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	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.

22-04-2008, 06:52	#4
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Can I ask... you hooking up the street again?

22-04-2008, 09:07	#6
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	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

24-04-2008, 06:53	#8
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	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!