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BiggusDoggus

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#214098 27-Apr-2017 18:43
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Hey all

Quick question please - any drawbacks with flat cat6 cable vs the standard round? Context, to wire up between 2 wall mounted sockets.

Thanks.




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solutionz
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  #1771485 27-Apr-2017 19:00
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IIRC flat is typically unshielded; also snags, kinks and shears easier.

For your use should be fine if you don't need to pull it great distances and it stays well clear of mains cabling.



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  #1771524 27-Apr-2017 20:43
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Flat cabling is one of those things that, sure, you can buy it, but why would you ever want to?

 

I've never had a situation where I've thought "Man, if only this CAT6 was flat". It's just not worth the potential tears, just buy some decent quality standard CAT6.





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