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JustMichael:
Cat5 worked just fine for me.  I did strip 3x as much wire as I need and then folded 1/3 of the wire onto itself then folded the now two strands onto the rest of the stripped wire.  When done I had 3 strands to crimp to instead of just 1.
gnateye:
i only use cat5, i just happen to have "recieved" 2 full roles from my brother, so i have been using that, its 8 wires inside which is nice for making clean panels 8)

Witchboard:

--- Quote from: DeathMonk on June 17, 2004, 09:47:40 am ---
--- Quote from: Witchboard on June 17, 2004, 08:36:23 am ---I don't like CAT5 for wiring electronics.  It's solid not stranded and stiff.  But, what I don't like about it may be why others use it.

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The CAT5 used for patch cables is stranded.

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<Grabs patch cable and cuts in half>  Huh... so it is.
ChadTower:
So people like cat5... I happen to have like 1000ft of cat6 in my basement... any comments on that?
gnateye:
im not saying its the best, but the price is right 8)
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