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Looking for some REALLY long cat 6 cables

  • 22-03-2012 3:02pm
    #1
    kingaaa
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    Just took delivery of a gigabit switch so am in the process of connecting all my network devices via cat 6 - but need some long ones (2 will be at least 70m), any suggestions on where to get them?


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  • #2
    Torqay
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    Any computer shop worth their salt will make them for you. Some electricians do them as well.

    Or order 2 100m drums, network pliers and a bag of connectors and DIY, should be around €150.


  • #3
    vibe666
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    ditto. you'll most likely end up paying over the odds for lengths.

    i did a bit of digging around last summer and these were the prices i was quoted for 305m boxes.
    Eurosales - CAT5e €68+VAT, CAT6 €123+VAT with free delivery in Dublin

    ND Electrical - CAT5e €52+VAT, CAT6 €95+VAT, next day delivery is free in Dublin.

    CEF - CAT5e €62.77 inc. VAT, no price for CAT6

    Michael Garry - CAT5e €60+VAT, CAT6 €90+VAT, only delivery if paid in advance or COD (maybe, he wasn't sure), no payment over phone

    CEW (couldn't find them, but there's a CWE, Clonee wholesale electrical) - CAT5e €65 +VAT, CAT6 - €110 +VAT free delivery in Dublin.

    Kedington - CAT5e = €49.50+VAT, CAT6 €79+VAT with €7.50 overnight delivery

    prices may well have changed since, but it'll give you an idea of what's available.

    you can buy a box of cable, a crimper and boots and aside from the extra time it would take, you'll most likely be in profit over buying pre-cut lengths.


  • #4
    ScumLord
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    I think Maplins will make cables for you in shop. I'm guessing it's expensive though.


  • #5
    kingaaa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,337 ✭✭✭kingaaa


    Found these on ebay, based in Limerick. Seems like a great price, anybody dealt with them?

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Cat6-UTP-Ethernet-Network-LAN-Patch-Cable-305m-1000ft-ROLL-GREEN-/120793719763?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item1c1fdde3d3


  • #6
    Torqay
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    kingaaa wrote: »
    Found these on ebay, based in Limerick. Seems like a great price, anybody dealt with them?

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Cat6-UTP-Ethernet-Network-LAN-Patch-Cable-305m-1000ft-ROLL-GREEN-/120793719763?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item1c1fdde3d3

    Great deal!


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  • #7
    kingaaa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,337 ✭✭✭kingaaa


    how hard is it to do the "crimping" yourself? I'm assuming they have to wired a certain way left to right colour coded?


  • #8
    Socialist_Pig
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    kingaaa wrote: »
    how hard is it to do the "crimping" yourself? I'm assuming they have to wired a certain way left to right colour coded?

    easy..unless you're colour blind or have terrible eyesight.:D

    takes a few attempts to judge the length of the twisted pair going into an rj45 right but you'll be crimping away in no time.


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