Re: [SLUG] Using old ethernet wiring?

From: Robert Foxworth (rfoxwor1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Thu Jul 15 2004 - 19:52:50 EDT


> > Better is also pull in a new pull cord when you pull in the cat 5
cable.
> >
> > Pull cord is much cheaper than cat 5 cable unless of course some
company is
> > buying it and you expect an increase id desktops.

>
> a 1000 foot spool of Cat5e is less than $100. You
> want to make sure you are using solid core wire in
> the walls. Stranded will work, but its ment for
> patch cables, not to be stuck in the walls.

If you ever run Cat-5 through air ducts etc you should use
plenum rated cable so if there is ever a fire, it won't
poison the air with burning insulation smoke. Could
affect your fire insurance.

Probably wise to just always use it wherever you
run hidden cable.

Bob

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