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Duracat Cat5e Ethernet cable
Just taken delivery of some new Ethernet cable and it looks pretty damned good...
It's called Duracat and is made up of heavily rubberised shielded cable. Looks like it will withstand one hell of a beating and is flexible enough to coil up nicely without tying itself in knots...
It wasn't cheap, but for anyone on the road it is perfect....
Here's the data sheet: http://www.fuzion.co.uk/ftproot/Fuzi..._Datasheet.pdf
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Nice!
That's sure to be tougher than the PVC jacket on normal cat5.. sheilded too.. nice!
I recon you'll see less tangles and birdsnests from now on!
Kind Regards,
Nigel.
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stranded as well.
go on mark give us a price
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£2.20 p/m ex VAT
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Looks like Kelsey cable - I use Kelsey power cable & distribution kit which is top notch.
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looks like Belden wire
http://www.markertek.com/Cables/Bulk...l?BL-1304A-500
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We'll all be wanting loads of this when fb3.net hits the shelves!
You are using Bonetti's defense against me, ah?
I thought it fitting, considering the rocky terrain.
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Nice looking stuff. Interesting to see how much a 500m roll costs.
A group buy could smoke a 500m roll in no time.
Does anyone know of a similar product in Australia?
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I use CAT5 (stranded) for my DMX and Interlock cables and I have not killed it so far *crosses fingers* but it would be nice to have a more robust cable
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That cable looks really nice. I am still waiting for the rest of the world to catch up and start using M12 connectors (limited to 100mbps)!
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they are nice but RJ45's are a LOT cheaper
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Very cheap. Designed by AT&M (RJ45), cost was the key design motivation...Originally Posted by flecom
they are nice but RJ45's are a LOT cheaper
I like M12 for the lack of catch (that always gets caught and snaps). M12 initially replaced RJ45 in industry to solve the wearing contact issue caused from constant vibration.
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We've been using this on tours for a while now, second the reccomendation!
You can add these instead of ethercon for extra ruggerdiness if you want! :-
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Well, I did a show with it this weekend and it coiled up perfectly... No kinks, tangles or any of the other nastiness associated with Cat5....
Mark
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Dare I mention the under-over cable wrapping method?...
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Probably the first thing I got taught when I started professional touring.. (Allthough.. try doing it with water hose for a Ion, now thats a challange most cant take up)
Apparently people still coil cable from their hand to their elbow :P
N.
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Ha ha, anyone caught doing that with my cables gets a serious slap
Mark
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Not with my cables!!!
Sounds like a cable drum is in order for that hose?
Careful, some people enjoy a good slap!Ha ha, anyone caught doing that with my cables gets a serious slap
Mark
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It's a good plan, but I think it would add extra bulk that I don't need (What am I talking about, carting a Ar/Kr around in the car, complete with 3P 440vac to 3P 220vac transformer is kinda bulky already) generally I just pull the hoses out into a carpark or whatnot and expel any remaining water, then use the under over method.. it's always worked for me.
But yeah, a drum or reel would save a hell of a lot of effort, they are kinda big hoses tho - think firehose (indoor one that is.. not fireman type!!)
Cheers,
N.
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Now your just boasting!!!
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And I was trying so hard to resist the "I have a big hose" joke.Now your just boasting!!!
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It is Kelsey cable. Check out the .pdf that Mark posted originally
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