pike25lb 0 Posted January 23, 2018 Hi all of got a hikvision 7608 box and 3 dome cameras I will install outside in the next few weeks I want 100 meters of cat5e cable or cat 6 if not to expensive iv looked on ebay but there is loads of read the cheap ones no good so can any one recommend a half decent cat5e cable for me to buy or any help on it thanks I will fit my own rj45 connectors thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted January 23, 2018 just buy solid copper not CCA and make sure your connectors are correct for that kind of cable. I just checked google and found 500 feet of solid copper for 40.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 24, 2018 Ok is there a particular brand I should look for or a solid cable thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 24, 2018 Network Cable on Reel CAT6 F/UTP 100 m Grey Solid CAT6 cable with shielded twisted pairs, making it less vulnerable to external electric influences. It is compatible with 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps network environments. Perfectly suitable for long-range connections due to its solidity.: Type:Shielded twisted pairs : Conductors:AWG26 : Material:Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) Would that be ok £40 for 100 meters thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 24, 2018 Network Cable on Reel CAT6 F/UTP 100 m Grey SolidCAT6 cable with shielded twisted pairs, making it less vulnerable to external electric influences. It is compatible with 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps network environments. Perfectly suitable for long-range connections due to its solidity.: Type:Shielded twisted pairs : Conductors:AWG26 : Material:Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) Would that be ok £40 for 100 meters thanks Hi. No that is not good 100m of cat6 for £40 only says cheap junk. I guess that is from some internet store ..... they don’t apply to uk regulations on cat cable .... plus 26 is too small Cat5 will do everything you need and best place is toolstation. https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p72918?table=no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 24, 2018 Hi it was just on ebay Also the cat5e cable from screw fix and tool station I was told not to get that as it was just cheap stuff that's wy I am asking as some say don't get it and found at get it lol Also 305 meters is way more than I will need I need 100 meters max and tool station only do 305 meters do you know of any on ebay thanks for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 24, 2018 Screw fix £30 for 100 meters cat6 or £25 for 100 meters cat5e BrandNexansCable CodeCat 6Cable Length100 mCable Product TypeEthernetCable Reel Length100 mColourGreyManufacturer Guarantee1 Year GuaranteeNo. of Cable Cores8-CorePack Size1Pieces in Pack/Case1Product Depth360 mmProduct Diameter360 mmProduct Height90 mmProduct Length360 mmProduct TypeEthernet CableProduct Width360 mmTotal Product Weight4.9 kg 250Mhz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 24, 2018 Hi. It’s clear you don’t know about cat cable ..... we use everyday. Yes you can keep looking on eBay and the likes but you will get cheap aluminium coated crap Screwfix ... prices very from low to high but your not looking at size or if rated The toolstation link is the best and cheapest you will find in the uk for full copper 24 I don’t see why you come on the forum and ask for help and still try to cut corners with wrong cable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 24, 2018 Not cutting corners I convened 300 meters of it simple I need less than 100 meters and screwfix sell 100 meters that's wy iv asked about it And your correct I don't know about the cable that is wy I come one here to ask It maybe ok for you to buy 300 meters if you will use it I won't.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 24, 2018 Not cutting corners I convened 300 meters of it simple I need less than 100 meters and screwfix sell 100 meters that's wy iv asked about it And your correct I don't know about the cable that is wy I come one here to ask It maybe ok for you to buy 300 meters if you will use it I won't.. Ok buy the £29 one ....... remember it’s only 26 gauge ...... and when you find out it’s too small for Poe then spend more to replace Is it going to be wasted ...... most people who buy cctv add to there system ..... you have an 8 way with only 3 cameras ...even just the 3 cams will annoy you ...... always looking at screen with 3 active cameras and 1 blank Anyway buy copper and don’t go any higher than 24 gauge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 24, 2018 Iv accounted for the 4th camera in the 100 meters just haven't got one yet but thanks for all your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securame 0 Posted January 24, 2018 26AWG is crap, do not go for anything less than 24AWG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks iv found local to me BT cat5e network cable external utp 4 pairs 100% copper not shielded 24awg external use would that be fine to use it's in 100 meters thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Securame 0 Posted January 25, 2018 That should be fine. As an advice; test the cable to make sure it will work BEFORE wasting hours puting it in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pike25lb 0 Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks I will do test as in wire one end of the wire up then the other end the 100 meters put a camera on and test it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites