[Tfug] Patch cords

[az teech]

Forgot to say, that the ends and the crimp tool are easily found around 
town. I know that lowes/home depot/Radioshack/SWS all carry them.

On 09/29/2012 04:04 PM, Bexley Hall wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I don't have much space for "service loops" in patch cords.
> Whether those loops are by design or a simple consequence
> of the patch cord(s) being "a wee bit longer" than necessary.
>
> How *bad* is it to fabricate each of these as their
> *actual* required lengths?  I wouldn't consider this
> for a general purpose cord that is likely to be plugged,
> unplugged, relocated, etc.
>
> But, when used in a relatively static configuration
> connecting patch panel to switch, is there little enough
> abuse that even hand-made cords are acceptable?
>
> (stranded wire, boots, etc.)
>
> Or, should I just find a place to tuck away any excess
> length from COTS cords?
>
> *Or*, have them *made* for me?
>
> Thanks!
> --don
>
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