cabling problem

Scott

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Jun 26, 2001, 10:42:16 AM6/26/01

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i figured out a way to run 100mbs across the 12 gauge electrical wire but
are there some length restrictions i must follow? i heard its something like
80-90m. The company im installing this in has a solid ceiling. im looking
for a way to run the wire across the ceiling. I tried stapling the
electrical wire to the ceiling but it seems to keep falling off becaouse of
the weight. if anyone could help me out it would be very much appreciated a
troubled cabler!!!

Bob Retelle

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Jun 26, 2001, 3:51:42 PM6/26/01

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On Tue, 26 Jun 2001 10:42:16 -0400, "Scott" <smck...@acs.ryerson.ca>
wrote:

We still think this is an attempt at humor- no one would REALLY
attempt to do this "in real life".

I can get "in the spirit" though... use duct tape to stick the cable
to the ceiling. LOTS and LOTS of duct tape. If it starts to sag,
just use more duct tape.

Let me pretend for a second that you're really serious, and ask a
question-

If you're installing NEW cable, why not do it RIGHT?

BobR

Phil Partridge

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Jun 26, 2001, 5:22:44 PM6/26/01

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In article <9ha744$d6m$1...@ns2.ryerson.ca>, Scott
<smck...@acs.ryerson.ca> writes

You could drill holes in the tiles either side of the grid and use
lengths of baler-twine.
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J. Clarke

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Jun 27, 2001, 1:32:08 AM6/27/01

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In article <ut6AwIAk...@pebble.demon.co.uk>,
ph...@pebble.demon.co.uk says...

Aw, come on you guys, forget all the high-tech crap, just stick it up
with chewing gum.

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Scott

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Jun 27, 2001, 8:44:41 AM6/27/01

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Thanks everyone for your help the chewing gum method works great.!!!!

Charlie Capstick

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Jun 27, 2001, 11:21:15 AM6/27/01

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J. Clarke <nos...@nospam1.nospam1> wrote:

> Aw, come on you guys, forget all the high-tech crap, just stick it up
> with chewing gum.

UL tested the moisture content of chewing gum and found that
only Fleer's Dubble Bubble was safe to use. All the others had
too high an acid content due to the anhydride properties of
the chicel from Bolivia. It damaged the outer jacket worse
than staples.

Chas

Steve Cowles

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Jun 27, 2001, 4:50:14 PM6/27/01

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Just call your local wire supply house and ask for "Bird-perch wire". You can
lash it to that.

J. Drew

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Jun 27, 2001, 6:11:57 PM6/27/01

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Forget 12 gauge copper. Switch to Fiber. Eat lots of Bran Flakes and leafy
vegetables.

J. Drew

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George Driskill

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Jul 7, 2001, 12:27:58 PM7/7/01

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I'm sorry, but either this question is a big joke or it's for real.
If it's for real, then the answer is below. If it's a joke, the answer
is still below.

You are required by the NEC to put large notes on each end of the cable
stating that these are not power cables. Better color code them with
electrical tape too. Don't forget to twist the cable 12 times every foot
for
Cat-3 (10Mbits) and 100 times every foot for Cat-5 (100Mbits).

Remember, it must be 100-ohm 12-gauge or it won't work. Check with the
local
hardware store before you start this job!

George Driskill
Driskill Communications
geo...@driskill.com