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Making Ethernet Cable question
    #19224116 - 12/03/13 08:25 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

So I made some Ethernet cables (straight through, cross-over) and with the RJ-45 jacks. Even after crimping the jacks, there is still space inside the jack it's self. I've noticed that proffesionally made Ethernet cables have this spacing filled up with some kind of plastic resin.

Anyone know what that's called so I can buy some to fill these ones up?

Thanks!


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19224334 - 12/03/13 09:05 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

I would think 5 minute epoxy would get the job done. :shrug:


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: r00tuuu123]
    #19224428 - 12/03/13 09:23 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Okay I'll check it out. I'm just worried about acidic chemicals as I don't want them to damage the wires or connectionsi.


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19225149 - 12/04/13 02:01 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Don't worry about filling those connectors up; it's completely unnecessary.


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: koraks]
    #19226632 - 12/04/13 01:08 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

It's unnecessary, but overtime with pulling them in and out of the ethernet ports, they can come loose. These are going to be primarily used for patch panels, but I want to use them for home use.


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19227380 - 12/04/13 03:45 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Maybe use some hot glue?


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
    #19227827 - 12/04/13 05:25 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Hot glue would probably melt the jacket around the individual wires.


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19227982 - 12/04/13 06:01 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

maybe just a little?


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
    #19228116 - 12/04/13 06:33 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

:lolsy:

I'm not risking breaking these cables.


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19228146 - 12/04/13 06:39 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

lol ok. then don't mess with it.  I installed wifi and punched down entire apartment buildings and never filled the backs.  If you have the tools and connections then just replace it if it wears out.


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
    #19228193 - 12/04/13 06:50 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

Yea I'm probably just going to leave it; Did you make those cables yourself?


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19233426 - 12/05/13 07:17 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

We would buy 1000' boxes and cut it to length.  One job took around 24.


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19233794 - 12/05/13 08:38 PM (10 years, 1 month ago)

All of the Ethernet cables in my house are made by me. The retaining wedge in the jack has been enough to keep any of them from failing.  The clip that keeps the jack in the socket however do fail all the time, so I recommend using sleeves on future projects..


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: Irfan]
    #19234834 - 12/06/13 01:30 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

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Irfan said:
I recommend using sleeves on future projects..


Great idea . :thumbup:
So what do you use? Heat shrink?


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Re: Making Ethernet Cable question [Re: deadwk]
    #19234960 - 12/06/13 02:25 AM (10 years, 1 month ago)

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thedeadwalkk said:
It's unnecessary, but overtime with pulling them in and out of the ethernet ports, they can come loose. These are going to be primarily used for patch panels, but I want to use them for home use.



I wouldn't be too concerned about it. The retainer inside the UTP plug, when it is crimped correctly, will lock the cable in place firmly. I've made UTP cables for >10 years and I have never had one come loose from the connector.


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