what are cable technician tips and tricks


Over the last few years, I have had to put phone and network cables into many types of buildings. Many of these cables were pulled through conduit in brand new or newly remodeled buildings. Some were laid in commercially produced cable trays in mostly uncluttered surroundings. The most challenging of these cable runs were pulled into areas of buildings where no need for them was ever envisioned. After doing a number of these jobs, I decided, “There has to be an easier way to do this,” and set out to find it. These are a few of the best techniques I identified.

cable technician tips and tricks

Start with the basics
When pulling CAT 5 (and other types) of network cable, it is important to remember a few things. The small gauge conductors inside unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables are easily broken when too much force is applied to them while you're pulling them. Most manufacturers recommend that no more than 35 to 50 pounds of pressure be applied to this type of cable.

Also, these types of cable shouldn't be bent sharply around corners. Bends should generally have a minimum radius of no less than 5 inches. UTP is also subject to electronic distortion in the form of radio frequency interference (RFI), most often from the ballast transformers found in fluorescent light fixtures. This means that network cables should be run at least 3 feet away from these fixtures to minimize signal loss.

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