external cat 5e or cat6

[steptoe]

looking for some external cat 5e or cat6 , have found this link showing both cat5e and cat6,

but never heard of them,

anyone got any dealings with them?

or recommendations where to get some external data cable?

TLC etc dont seem to have it, or I cant find it.! :C

 

[Sidewinder]

How much, I have some on a roll I don't need!

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Oh, BTW I got a call out today so that meant that I could not contact that co.

Tomorrow is prob out as well, sorry, loads on.

If I can I will.

Let you down again, sorry!

 

[steptoe]

SW, dont bother, been reading through all the bumf,

will let you know.

as for the cat5,

I need to measure it, but not a mega amount, Ive done work there before and if its only one feed(which I suspect) and a switch then its easily <50m, possibly even <30m,

depending on just how it wants it routed.

 

[steptoe]

thanks Canoe,

Im pretty sure you sent me their details before when I was needing some Beldon,

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

If possible try to use the gel filled cable

 

[steptoe]

whats that?

Ive never done any external cat5 before.

 

[Ian Speirs]

Gel filled is just like cat 5 and telecoms cable but has a tough outer sheeth and the internal cores are covered In gel. If you do use this then make sure you have a good hand cleaner or gloves as the gel sticks and stains your hands like when you touch silicone.

 

[bd001]

You could use a new website MyMaterials.co.uk to get a few quotes from local wholesalers. See which one's the cheapest. It's new so you might only get one or two prices back.

 

[Robojin]

For external I normally use UV rated, for domestic it will be fine

 

[batty]

looking for some external cat 5e or cat6 , have found this link showing both cat5e and cat6,but never heard of them,

anyone got any dealings with them?

or recommendations where to get some external data cable?

TLC etc dont seem to have it, or I cant find it.! :C

I brought a reel of that steps when i put a network up to my office at the top of the garden its been quite a few years now with no problems. As slips says it may be better gel filled if its going to be buried. Mine goes underground in a pipe but hasn't failed yet. Fingers crossed though.

 

[steptoe]

thanks batty,

will be about 3m(maybe5) round the conservatory, then underground in a duct to the garage/office.

 

[batty]

Steps if you only need a bit i can cut a bit off the reel after all i have racks of it left.