[TriLUG] OT Networking in New House

[Roger W. Broseus via TriLUG]

Keith,

IF you decide to re-wire, here's a trick I learned from an electrician:

  * Remove some insulation, about 2", from the end of the old cable and the
    end of the new cable.
  * Make a paper-clip-like U in the ends of each individual wire. Hook the
    ends together.
  * Wrap some electrical tape firmly around the joined Us to keep them from
    coming apart, just enough to cover to the cut insulation.
  * Wrap another layer over that, starting at one end and wrapping a spiral to
    the other end of the cut insulation, covering it too. The objective is to
    have a tapered and thin wrap.
  * Use the old wire to pull the new one.

Any job is an excuse to buy a tool. An electrician's "wire fish tape" is a 
great tool. Mine was seldom used but invaluable for running a new circuit.

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Roger W. Broseus - Linux User
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On 6/1/20 3:47 PM, Keith Woodie via TriLUG wrote:
> I have purchased a home built in 2000, which has a significant amount of
> standard CAT5 (not 5e) run to various rooms of the house.  Is it worth it
> for me to spend the effort to re-wire these for LAN?  I know the best I can
> get is 10/100 speeds, which I am doubting in today’s world is worth it.   I
> value the opinions here, so I am curious your thoughts.