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What are the acronyms???
Thank you so much guys for the info. And honestly when you work for someone who just gives instruction for what to do the how and why never mattered so knowing what the UTP means etc just didn't matter we had nothing else there was no chance to make a mistake. I'm in a good position now and... -
Cross connect wire
I could be wrong but I believe the Category number indicates the specs as a standard I don't know what they are though. Andy the Cable Guy Chandler, AZ -
Can I use CAT 6 cable?
>>>>I bet it would be tough to cram cat6 cable into cat5 RJ45 heads. It is indeed tough. I had to do just that because they had nothing but Cat6 cable at the site and we needed it done now. they had no patch panel and we didn't have one to install for them so I pushed cat6 into the rj45 plug it... -
Microphone wiring
All speakers and Mics function on the same princapal one black one red. Some speakers like the ones for your drop ceiling tiles have different color leads for different Ohms resistance and or amperage of sound device. I've seen stage mics with the five wire ends two are the basic function of... -
What are the acronyms???
I would like a list of what all the acronyms mean there are too many to start mixing up and I'm now running into needing to know them because I see them daily such as Cat6 UTP I'd like to compile a list of what they are. if you know of a place a link perhaps lets have it thanks guys/gals! Andy... -
BiCSi Training for Green to Experienced
Forgive the total ignorance but what does RCDD even mean I realize it's someone with a lot of training and experience but I've never run across anyone with that title in their name. My employers have all been via one main office and the people I actually work for do not provide the training etc... -
Proper Tools
Well for the time being the expensive stuff FLUKE testers we have various models at the shop we have to certify everything we do we work for the county and they use nothing but Cat6 MOD TAP only tells if there is a problem with the termination with the lights. we have to save the data on the... -
Proper Tools
point of the thread is just like some advice what do you think is resonable expence for someone to buy their own tools. without having to make a mod tester Andy the Cable Guy Chandler, AZ -
Proper Tools
Okay here's a good question! there is no question that Fluke makes some of the best stuff but if you are working for a big company they've got the expensive stuff. I had to test 152 VoIP lines punched down in 110 blocks and ran to panduit jacks with an SLT 3 tester it's the gray plastic Piece... -
Advice on data line surge protection
Safety is number one" Everything grounded isn't a bad thing in any country. Somethings don't and most things do need grounding the D-marc should be grounded outside via co-bonding so that if the power supply or the phone etc are hit they are both protected since in the instance of a plugged... -
Cross connect wire
I've found that when you use OSP (outside Plant) cable you get better results on testing. I don't know the actual number of twists in the different cables, because I never read the box etc. I do know Cat 3 - Cat 6 the higher the number the more twist per foot or inch allowing "data" to travel... -
Cat5 wiring problems
I have wired a few Smart Panel homes we go in predrywall after framing we home run usually to a closet or laundry room where the panel is it's customer wish as to where things go but usually run a yellow (for extra and or special security systems), white or gray (voice), and blue (data) cat5E in... -
Best practice for new construction
DTSMAN I believe is reffering to metal frame wire manager connects into those funny shaped holes that are spaced about every 8 inches along the metal studs used in commercial construction. the easiest pulls I've always left them above ceiling until ready to finish termination exspecially if it... -
Move 110 Blocks off wall to rack?
Plywood effective just ugly just make sure you take into consideration any warranty requirements before you go moving something in a make it work fashion the fine print might cost the customer in the end should the system have a warranty issue. words such as (properly fastened to CE) -
Cat5e Cable Length 487 feet
Only because I'm refreshing myself as to the standards so I may be prepared a little more I thought the ideal length not to exceed 295' from point to point allowing for about 12 adittional feet of patch cord at each end of a run. I would use Fiber for your application OSP (outside Plant) -
Looking for list of commonly ordered cable, jacks etc
in nine years experience I have a sort of rating from 1 to 10 for what I've used Krone - 4 only because I hate the tool Avaya - 8 Leviton - 2 if you can get it at home depot with a plastic punch tool in package may be easy to use but seams cheaper quality to me the Vendors most common here... -
Cabling Forum
It seams to me if everyone feels they are right and everyone else wrong communication is lost! Additudinal adjustment needed we work in the "communications" field how can we do so effectively if we can't conduct ourselves as professionals. To insult someone for methods used is obsurd. I carry... -
Home electrical problem
it is just a thought but in my parents home we have a light switch that powers the ceiling fan in the family room tied into a circuit that also energizes the exterior outlet on the back patio then feeds back to the GFI in the bathroom if the exterior plug gets wet it trips the GFI as it should... -
Cabling/wiring assistance
Finger nail polish remover if not doing the trick just go stronger and it won't hurt the block etc 100% Pure Acetone is 80%n of what a bottle of fingernail polish remover is. and depending on what type it is a fuild injected engine put a few drops of 100% acetone and get an extra few miles per... -
BiCSi Training for Green to Experienced
Hey folks I'm nine years in the industry of cable installing I've done some of a lot and have learned many tricks and picked up many tips I'm moving up in the field just now starting to gain a Tech status with an actual company Green no longer lingers in my mind. My company provides the...
