[TriLUG] OT Networking in New House

[Tadd Torborg via TriLUG]

Depending on the wiring.. it may be penetrating dozens of studs through relatively small holes.  It's also really good to be really sure that the wire goes where you think it does before putting your weight on pulling it. 


On June 1, 2020 at 4:17 PM, "Roger W. Broseus via TriLUG" <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:


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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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.

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