Sounds like they are referring to this: http://www.alliedelec.com/3m-u1r/70112963/
From: Nate Burke Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Cat5 Splicing 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]> 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 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Feb 19, 2015 11:42 AM, "Nate Burke" <[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]] 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 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
