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CAT 5 Cable VS. The Weather

[Q] What effect does the weather have on CAT 5 Cable?

[A] That is a very open-ended question, but we will address some of the most common concerns regarding this matter:

Any CAT 5 Cable worth having will be made of the finest materials that can be used. If this is the case, the cable itself will be able to tolerate a very wide range of temperature extremes. The quality of the jacketing on the individual wires, and the main outer jacket are critical to determining how well the cable will hold up..

Cheaper "bargain" cable will quickly reveal itself as not so much of a bargain. Inferior quality jacketing will quickly begin to show signs of deterioration, cracking, and overall failure. Once the outer jacket has been compromised, the individual wires are exposed and they will begin to become exposed as well.

It makes no difference if the cable is being used indoors or outdoors. Even many indoor applications are in areas of the building that will see variations in humidity and temperature extremes.

Extremes in heat and cold can damage even the best cable if not properly protected. Any ability to conceal or cover the cable to keep it free from direct sunlight and air will have a huge impact on the life span. If the installation will allow for it, the use of protective conduit would be the best solution.

All of our products are produced using the finest materials, including RAW cable produced by top U.S.A. manufacturers to ensure that you get only the best. Feel free to call us at any time and we can tell you more!

CAT 5 Cable Company provides CAT 5 and CAT 5e patch and crossover cables for all networking applications in 9 colors, and any custom length. Hand assembled and 100% tested to ensure the finest quality.

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