I call bs that the 709sc will preform any better than a scotchlock connector. Att uses scotchlocks on uverse vdsl all day long. If uy doesn't pass a gig test there is no way a 709sc will. Have you actually done said test ? On Mar 5, 2015 8:14 PM, "Jeremy" <[email protected]> wrote:
> End-to-end splices like the ones that I mentioned will pas a gig test > without showing impedance loss or cable errors. Phone style Y clips will > not pass a gig test. Cat-5 should never be bent at more than a 4" radius. > You surely don't want a 180 degree bend in a splice. The 709SC are your > best bet for waterproof coupling. Those giant inline couplers with > threaded glands on each side cost a fortune and are overkill. > > On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 8:52 PM, TJ Trout <[email protected]> wrote: > >> UY's work fine. Use them a bunch. >> >> Has ANYONE found a inline waterproof catX coupler for like $5 or less??? >> >> On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 7:38 PM, Jeremy <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Those won't pass muster with CAT5e or CAT6 specs. However, the Thomas >>> and Betts 709SC works perfectly. You untwist less than a keystone jack for >>> sure. >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 7:39 PM, Adam Moffett <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Something like one of these? >>>> >>>> >>>> I always thought it would be fast.....but I always assumed it wouldn't >>>> pass muster with CAT5e or CAT6 specs.� If you're untwisting more than >>>> 1/2" to be able to physically fit the splice in, then I think you're adding >>>> more crosstalk than a jack or plug would.� >>>> >>>> *shrug* if it's working, it's working. >>>> >>>> >>>> Could be male/female, but lately I've been leaning towards butt spliced >>>> pairs ( times four ). >>>> >>>> I think it's faster for the installes to just cut both cables, do a quick >>>> separation of pairs and press splice the four pairs together. >>>> >>>> As opposed to punching down a female rj45 and putting a male rj45 end on. >>>> >>>> Maybe not, still debating. >>>> >>>> Not sure what the gigabit Ethernet loss/gain might be between these two >>>> methods either. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Af [mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] On Behalf Of >>>> Bill Prince >>>> Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2015 3:11 PM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Simple Junction Box?? >>>> >>>> So what's going to be in the box? RJ45-RJ45 female-female coupler, or what? >>>> >>>> bp >>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>> >>>> On 3/5/2015 10:30 AM, Sterling Jacobson wrote: >>>> >>>> Mmmm, that second one might work. >>>> >>>> The first one is a bit big for joining cable. >>>> >>>> Still wish the second had an access hole in the back and were even smaller. >>>> >>>> But that's better than any other option I've seen, thanks! >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Af [mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] On Behalf Of >>>> SmarterBroadband >>>> Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2015 11:17 AM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Simple Junction Box?? >>>> >>>> How about this? >>>> https://dthstore.com/webapp/commerce/command/ExecMacro/DescP2GY.mac/Report?O >>>> LD_SHOPPER_REF=&OrderCount=0&OrderTotal=$.00 >>>> >>>> $2.99 if you buy 25+ >>>> >>>> Or >>>> https://dthstore.com/webapp/commerce/command/ExecMacro/DescB6GY.mac/Report?O >>>> LD_SHOPPER_REF=&OrderCount=0&OrderTotal=$.00 >>>> >>>> $1.45 at 25+ >>>> >>>> Adam >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Af [mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] On Behalf Of >>>> Sterling Jacobson >>>> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 10:08 AM >>>> To: '[email protected]' >>>> Subject: [AFMUG] Simple Junction Box?? >>>> >>>> Still looking for a simple junction box to cover existing Cat5 coming out >>>> of the house. >>>> This is for joining the crapping indoor rated existing Cat5 to and outdoor >>>> rated cable. >>>> >>>> Home Depot has a $3 pvc grey junction box with screw on cover and two � >>>> inch holes. >>>> That's about the best I can find. >>>> >>>> But I would still have to drill a hole out for the Cat5 coming out of the >>>> wall. >>>> And completely plug up one hole, and probably caulk up around the outdoor >>>> rated Cat5/6 coming out the other... >>>> >>>> What I really need is that same junction box with a single smaller hole >>>> about the side of outdoor Cat6, and a hole in the back. >>>> >>>> Nothing more. >>>> >>>> Can't find anything like that. >>>> >>>> And most stuff like that is over $10, for $1 worth of plastic. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >
