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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: shmokes on August 01, 2008, 04:29:26 pm
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I notice that quite a few people are using cat 5 to do clean wiring jobs in their control panels. I also notice that quick disconnects are always rated for 16-22 gauge wire. Do you have any trouble getting a good tight crimp on the 24 gauge wire used in cat 5? I thought maybe cat 6 or 7 might use a thicker gauge wire, but they don't appear to.
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Im not using cat5 but I just got dome making some terminals with 24 gage wire using quick connects rated for 22 as you say.
Its not really a problem, just make sure you get a good solid crimping.
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In a pinch, fold the cat5 over on itself to double the size, then crimp.
Personally, I don't trust stakons on solid wire.
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we used them on my friend's panel with cat 5 and it worked jsut fine. we just folded the ends of the wires in half and crimped them very tight with long handled channel lock pliers. no problems at all
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They look a little funky since the wire is so skinny compared to the crimp. But mine hold just fine. My entire panel has cat 5.
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I got mine for dirt cheap here: http://www.cablewholesale.com/catalog/cat5enetworkcables.htm
I was able to color coordinate my cables which made wiring easier. They have tons of colors to choose from. I just got at few 7ft booted cat5e cables (I cut off the ends) in several colors. They go for $1.60 each which is dirt cheap!
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