MikesWagon

As it says, I'm laying some network cable, we've got trunking on the wall but it has to go through various walls/rooms. I need to leave the existing cable in place till someone (the Boss) moves, so can't just use that as a guide.

What's the professional way to do it? After moaning about somebody elses efforts, don't want to make a **** of myself

Cheers,

Mike.

dsmith

If its Cat5 then its cheap enough to buy a couple of boxes. Pull the first runs. Each cable has a number every 1m. After the first run you can then calculate the length and work out if you have enough left in the boxes (note on the box how much is used for each pull)

If you need to estimate up front it shouldnt be too hard to estimate then add 50% for luck !. I know its easy to say but Cat5 is cheap enough that any attempt to skimp on the amount needed is almost certainly not worth the effort.

Depending on the current cable, network testers can measure the length. You might be able to hire one (or scab a free demo from a salesman ).

Deano

[Edited by dsmith - 8/15/2002 5:03:34 PM]

MikesWagon

Cheers Deano,

at least I'll be able to make it look like I know what I'm doing.

Mike.

super_si

Run a draw wire, mate.

if its 20m draw, minus end's = the amount cabling needed!

Thats how me n my dad wired most house up.

Si

Mo

Mike,

will these cables be taking the same route as the existing ones?

If so ensure you have enough room within the containment along the entire length of the route; there's nothing worse than getting 50m down a 60m pull to find that you just can't get through and you have to find an alternative route.

How many cables do you intend to run?

MikesWagon

Mo,

I won't be running any cable now - had to go to a customer site today for support, and I'm away next week, so when I get back it should all be done.

Mike.