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Re: [LUG] Ark project - test equipment and tools needed

 

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On 18/10/12 10:56, paul sutton wrote:
> On 18/10/12 09:28, Rob Beard wrote:
>> On 17/10/12 23:10, trevor@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>> I have a punch down tool that you can use, an "auto stripping" 
>>> tool and a plug crimp tool. We still have the Cat 5 boxes and 
>>> cable left over from the Kinnerton Way project too.
>>> 
>>> And I bought some small screwdrivers for "Messy Church" so 
>>> those can be used too as long any work does not clash.
>>> 
>>> What is the plan for buying consumables like cable and sockets 
>>> etc?
>>> 
>>> Trevor
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> As far as I'm aware the builders are dealing with installing CAT5
>> sockets etc, all we need to do is put the computers and server
>> etc in.
>> 
>> Rob
>> 
>> 
> Just a thought as for cable perhaps for making up short lengths the
> enginners could leave us any off cuts or left over cable,   we can
> get ends easy enough it would be a great opportunity to teach 
> people how to make up cables, etc

Cable for patch leads has a stranded core. That for IDC connectors
(patch panels and sockets) has a solid core.
Trying to fit crimp connectors to solid core cable is hard work,
unlikely to work reliably and can even result in damage to
sockets/network interfaces.
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