Water proof Cat 5/6

[Scott Penrose]

Hi

Sorry to ask a very boring question, but I have been having trouble finding a supplier for Water Proof cat 5/6 cable. I found one way too expensive ($490 for 305m) and only a single (4 pairs). I was hoping to buy 8 or 12 pair cable. Any suggestions appreciated. Already tried AWM, Middys and Madison.

Ta

Scott

[Gareth Pye]

That price doesn't look very surprising to me. Someone with a good trade account might get it cheaper from those types of companies but not an individual.

A quick scan of alibaba shows at least one place that'll sell you quantities that won't scare you at reasonable prices so maybe that might be the best option.

Scott

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[Dave Chanter]

http://www.blackbox.com.au/ can probably source what you need.

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[tubular]

Scott, 

If you only need a few metres, how about a PUR cable (bit of a pain to strip, but certainly tough)

http://au.element14.com/lapp-kabel/2170489/cable-cat5e-hi-flex-4pair-per-m/dp/1491539

Just get a quote first and it will probably be about half that per metre price 

Alternatively Bulgin (Buccanneer), Samtec (Acclimate SCPE/SCRES), possibly Amphenol all make waterproof IP68 RJ45 panel connectors, and pre-terminated, molded ethernet cables to match and maintain the IP rating.  

Finally you could also look at Profinet cable (purple shielded cable used in industrial applications)

I was going to suggest Madison for something from Belden, but see you've already tried them.   You could also ask Eltech (Lilydale) 

cheers

Lachlan 

On Monday, 8 October 2012 11:06:31 UTC+11, Scott Penrose wrote:

[Stuart Mitchell]

Hi..

 

I use normal CAT5 for my ROV, total length is about 600 feet with plans to add more. I just have the end at the ROV sealed in wax with the control unit.

 

StuartM

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[Luke Weston]

If you only need a very small amount, like several meters, I've got a bit of black UV-stabilised, gel-filled cat. 5 you can have.

On Monday, 8 October 2012 11:06:31 UTC+11, Scott Penrose wrote:

[Rob B]

How much do you need , I have access to "some" 5pr gel filled polyp shield.
Regards Rob B
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[Scott Penrose]

I need a few hundred metres. This one I found:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320989945685&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:3160#ht_5358wt_1156

Seems reasonable price, but only 4 pairs. But I can double up.

(also mostly only 100MB Ethernet - so that gives me two connections on each cable anyway).

Scott