[Tfug] CAT5 cables

[Bexley Hall]

Hi,

--- George Cohn <gwcohn at simplybits.net> wrote:

> Bexley Hall wrote:
> > I realize the connector itself will probably not
> be
> > as robust as those molded onto commercial cables.
> > And, the locking tab will be "exposed" and thus
> > more likely to get snapped off when the cable is
> > abused.
> 
> I don't know what you mean by a molded connector as
> all of the Cat 5 
> cables I've ever were seen crimped.

Sorry, I wasn't clear.  The boot and strain-relief on
commercial cables are molded (though, *technically*,
connector itself is ALSO molded -- out of PLASTIC! :>)

> There's no reason that a home crimped connector
> can't be as good as a 
> commercial one, assuming you aren't using a $3 made
> in China crimper.  ;-)
> 
> And last time I looked, I think Elliot Electronics
> carries the rubber 
> boots to make them snag-proof.

Thx,
--don


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