We’ve been using these – the are bit less that the Bulgin and work as well:
http://www.vpi.us/wtp-rj45-coupler.html Not sure how I feel about using crimp splice but if they are reliable I might try it From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric Muehleisen Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 9:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cat5 Splicing Look up 3M ScotchLok. Our guys use them all the time. I once used them to splice together a 300ft. CAT5 cable running up the tower that was cut at the base by a tower climber. Worked great for temporary use. On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 10:58 AM, Jay Weekley <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I was curious about that product as well. Nate Burke wrote: I emailed him directly, but didn't hear back. Thought maybe he'd see it on the list. Nate On 2/19/2015 10:54 AM, Jay Weekley wrote: Wasn't it the guy that toured Sterling's facility with us? I didn't get his card but I think Jay Fuller did. Nate Burke wrote: I wouldn't use the pictured one either, but supposedly there is a product like this, but specific for Cat5/6 where the pair go into the connector. It would replace doing a punchdown splice block or RJ45 coupler. On 2/19/2015 10:50 AM, That One Guy wrote: we have come across a few customer splices using the redcaps, if theyre going to splice themselves, at least theyre using a quality product to do it wrong On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 10:44 AM, Josh Luthman <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> wrote: There's a shielded one at Mouser. I would never use what's in that picture for ethernet. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 <tel:937-552-2340> <tel:937-552-2340 <tel:937-552-2340> > Direct: 937-552-2343 <tel:937-552-2343> <tel:937-552-2343 <tel:937-552-2343> > 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Feb 19, 2015 11:42 AM, "Nate Burke" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> wrote: Do you have a partnumber/distributor? On 2/19/2015 10:40 AM, SmarterBroadband wrote: We use them. Gel filled so they are water resistant. Adam *From:*Af [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] *On Behalf Of *Nate Burke *Sent:* Thursday, February 19, 2015 8:38 AM *To:* Animal Farm *Subject:* [AFMUG] Cat5 Splicing Out at AF I was talking to some who said that they were using a Cat5 splice product. They described it as being similar to a butt connector Image result for cat5 splice keep twist but was specifically made to accept the Cat5 twist, so that the twist went all the way into the unit to splice with another twist. I've been searching around, but haven't been able to find them. I can see this being better than trying to do an RJ45 coupler in some situations. Anybody use something similar to this? -- All parts should go together without forcing. You must remember that the parts you are reassembling were disassembled by you. Therefore, if you can't get them together again, there must be a reason. By all means, do not use a hammer. -- IBM maintenance manual, 1925
