Christopher Sawtell wrote, On 04/03/10 14:42:
> Stop - first check you have plugs that match your cable. RJ45 plugs for
> solid do not work well on stranded and vice versa.
How do you tell the difference?
Without trying to be funny - you read the label.
The actual physical difference is the shape of the cutting/gripping edge
on each metal spade, and the cost is almost 1/3 more for stranded plugs.
EG
http://www.cdlnz.com/index.html?do=viewproduct&code=RJ-45%20R%20LD&ID=2689410
DYNAMIX RJ-45 8P8C Modular Plug (Round, Stranded) - 50 micron Latch Down
Clip
40 cents each ++
http://www.cdlnz.com/index.html?do=viewproduct&code=RJ-45%20SR&ID=2689415
DYNAMIX RJ-45 8P8C Modular Plug (Round, Solid) - 50 micron
25 cents each ++
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Craig Falconer
