What is this Cat 5e Cable and where can I buy from?

FrankFalcon

Hi Guys

A few years ago we had a CCTV system installed at our house.  It is working fine and I want to add another cam to the setup, but unfortunately, the installer has now stopped trading.  I think I am capable of adding a new camera to the system myself but I just need to get some more of the cable and the end connectors.  The current cable has the following printed on it.  What are all these acronyms? Where can I buy a small roll of this cable?

Cat 5e FTP 4PR 24AWG PE ISO/IEC 11801 ANSI/TIA-560-C

A link to this cable on CPC or RS would be great if possible.

Thanks all.

Krakkkers

It's available next day on amazon

cymruchris

Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable would both easily do the job for you - what length do you think you might need? Will the cable be indoors or outdoors?

FrankFalcon

When you type into Amazon it offers a squillion different types/brands etc at wildly differing prices.  I think I may need about 30 metres from the front of my drive (External), up the back of my drain pipe (external) and into the loft.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

if you know your length you can buy a 'patch cable' with connections on ends, or buy extra cable, cut to size and fit connectors yourself.

Various lengths HERE.

cymruchris

FrankFalcon said:

When you type into Amazon it offers a squillion different types/brands etc at wildly differing prices.  I think I may need about 30 metres from the front of my drive (External), up the back of my drain pipe (external) and into the loft.

If you 'think' you need 30 - I'd go for a 50m reel giving you leeway for miscalculated estimates and a little spare. Usually reels are cheaper in bulk lengths.

You'll also need some tools to connect the network plugs onto each end - but this is relatively straightforward.

You'll need a crimper like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VCE-Crimping-Pass-Thru-Ethernet-Connector/dp/B07VZTN6YK?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Some connectors (I prefer the pass through style that you push the cables through so they're sticking out, and then the crimper trims them off)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VCE-50-Pack-Connector-Ethernet-Plug-50u-50-Pack-End-Pass-Through/dp/B07MM3FQ3F/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/258-1095362-0694502?pd_rd_w=O5Sfq&content-id=amzn1.sym.79b812bf-5c8b-4c0c-851c-784423adaff5&pf_rd_p=79b812bf-5c8b-4c0c-851c-784423adaff5&pf_rd_r=C6EZAN53XX873H0EJRMQ&pd_rd_wg=gAfVk&pd_rd_r=f56d1e5b-1e16-452d-b1b4-da140d71395a&pd_rd_i=B07MM3FQ3F&psc=1 

And the stripper is useful for taking away the outer sheath of the cable:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cyclops-Ethernet-Stripper-Kauden-LJ5206/dp/B084NTYQYR/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=network+cable+stripper&qid=1677764229&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&smid=A3IS8JELLHN20V 

The cable should be 'outdoor' cable - not regular cable - such as this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09RKVWYN5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B09RKVWYN5&pd_rd_w=F7jHi&content-id=amzn1.sym.15c0cc83-c6c5-4d44-aa3d-0de17a9f3682&pf_rd_p=15c0cc83-c6c5-4d44-aa3d-0de17a9f3682&pf_rd_r=XHVW01DNSJMS9QJRRN0F&pd_rd_wg=80el0&pd_rd_r=3400b93d-a94a-4982-8eba-2c2357fe7460&s=industrial&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw

You can buy ready made lengths as well - but if you anticipate ever adding another camera, or replacing a damaged cable, the tools are useful to have. For example there's a 35m ready made cable here - but if it's too short - it's a faff to extend it. And if it's too long - is there anywhere you can coil the excess?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VOSGA-Ethernet-High-Speed-connectors-Waterproof/dp/B09N3431DX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=9M7ZPU42T6C7&keywords=outdoor%2B40m%2Bcat6%2Bcable&qid=1677764467&s=industrial&sprefix=outdoor%2B40m%2Bcat6%2Bcable%2Cindustrial%2C67&sr=1-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1