Re: Standard Cat5 used Externally

["Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Simon,

What about going with fibre?

These guys have 20m patch leads for ~=A310+vat
(http://www.cablenet.org.uk/catalogue/fo625125or.htm)

And ebay is currently listing a number of inexpensive media converters
(search for "media converter")

Could do the whole lot for under =A350 :-)

HTH,

Tim.

On 5/6/06, Nigel Giddings <nigel@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Simon,
>
> I have used cheap CAT5e for temporary external connection with
variable r=
esults. Distance is also an issue as I am pushing the 100m limit.
>
> While I am reluctant to spend pennies when not needed Good External
Cat5e=
is far superior....
>
> Are you near N Kent? Maybe we could split a reel? I need some more in
the=
near future.
>
> Nigel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Simon Pawson [mailto:simonp1234@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 06 May 2006 14:25
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Standard Cat5 used Externally
>
> I need to run CAT5 to my shed for a year or so to put some HDs and an
> NSLU2 there.
>
> The route will be semi-sheltered, mostly 6-12 in above ground,
suspended
> from stakes that will also be carrying mains armoured cable, possibly
> tied to the mains cable for additional support. I may wrap both cables
> in yellow/black "crime scene style" tape for visibility. Due
to trees
> and fences I can't dig 18in down.
>
> My other external cat five runs down to the lounge from the loft is in
> sealed brown mini trunking.
>
> I'm not sure it is worth getting a drum of external grade CAT5 when
all
> I'll want is 25-30m worth. I haven't seen anyone that sells it by the
> metre and if they did I would expect it to be very expensive.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Simon