Joining CAT 5

Calahonda52

Need to reroute the Cat 5 cable thats used on an elec gate.

Its the one that detects whether gate ope is clear

Both ends are sealed in silicone so don't want to disturb that

Just wonder is there any good practice, , what type of connectors, solder or not, etc

join will be above ground in an IPxx junction box fixed to a wall

Thanks as always

hesker

You can buy junction boxes. No need for soldering. I’ve used one of these without any issues. They’re quite small

https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/ethernet-couplers/2662258?cm_mmc=IE-PLA-DS3A--google--CSS_IE_EN_Pmax_RS_Pro----&matchtype=&&s_kwcid=AL!14853!3!!!!x!!&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22173171811&gbraid=0AAAAADkeWNM5YUEvZCIByVHNYk_bX6738&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8TJBhDNARIsAPX5qxQaGasFenYCGFPKKJh_w0E2y5eHAR8Ej4ch3m9v8l_PK2NQX0UMZxgaAv_AEALw_wcB

Lenar3556

In that case the cable isn’t carrying data, just power and signals.

I’d use gel crimps, within a junction box. The crimp is filled with a wax which prevents corrosion.

https://www.freetv.ie/jelly-crimp-connectors/