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Pulling A Draw String through a long conduit?

Hi all, I have a driveway that is ~150 feet long. At the base the drive way, I wish to install a CCTV camera. In a coup...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by REMOVEnntp
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by REMOVEnntp

I'm Getting Sick and Tired of This

Back in Jan, Feb and Mar I replace the same jack not once, but twice because it got wet from moisture in the wall, and...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by NOSPAM
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by NOSPAM

10base-T & POTS in same Cat-5 cable?

Is it acceptable to use 1 pair in a Cat-5 cable for POTS when 2 pair are being used for 10base-T? Wondering about cross-...
85 comments posted 21yrs
posted by me
85 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

New techniques

Hello everybody, I would be grateful if someone could upgrade my knowledge on new techniques to lay down fiber cable in...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by alodoiska
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by alodoiska

Home Wiring for DSL and 4 Extensions

I have a DSL outside splitter near the NID. I would like to have four voice extensions (one telephone number) installed...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jmknight
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by jmknight

Troubleshooting a 100' CAT5 cable - need assistance

Hi, I'm having a CAT5 network cabling issue and am fresh out of troubleshooting ideas. The cable is a CAT5 stranded cab...
29 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gaudetteje
29 comments posted 21yrs posted by gaudetteje

OT: CATV Meters for Sale

For sale: 1x Sadelco MiniMax 800 forward path meter, excellent condition. $600 negotiable including domestic shipping....
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by pc_guru_eric
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by pc_guru_eric

Cable labeler?

I did the google thing, but not a good deal of info returned. What are the pros' using for a cable labeler? Thanks
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gisdsuaho1
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by gisdsuaho1

Fiber to 50-pair conversion

Hello all. I need to replace an old building-to-building 50-pair burried cable (for voice) and was wondering if I can u...
15 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ftorres
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by ftorres

Help with NORDX jacks

We had a contractor come in and do some wiring, and they used NORDX/CDT IBDN jacks. I think they say 6+ on them. I have...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by NOSPAM
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by NOSPAM

Toshiba Cable Modem

Barely used E-bay Item #6761598857
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by yamslinger
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by yamslinger

need help with cable drop of 500 feet

I realized that cat5e cable have a limit of 100 meter. What would be the best solution if I need to do a cable drop of 5...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Jonsen316
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by Jonsen316

Corrosion in RJ11 / RJ45 Connectors

Has anyone encountered corrosion in RJ11 / RJ45 jack / plugs? I think this effect might be mostly limted to areas close...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by bob.elliot
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by bob.elliot

How to make a cable entrance in the data closet?

I hope this is not a (too) stupid question. I am running some wires in my 2-story house and setting up a "data closet"...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by unknown
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by unknown