Cat-5

TonyPTX

Originally posted by dorokusai
That sleeving is great, I used it to cover all my computer wiring inside, looks great. I have the window on the side type case. It didnt even occur to me to use it on my audio cables....sheesh, I must be asleep :rolleyes: That's a great idea.

Tony - Glad to hear you are setup allready, are you a pack rat like me?

Glad to show everyone some good quality products that are available. A rig needs to have as much visual appeal as it has sound quality. I tend to horde stuff like wire and connectors for the WHAT IF scenerio. A job tends to be a lot easier when you have all the tools you need available at your fingertips.

faster100

I actually liked the neon green or the red, Thanks for the sizes.. i plan to get monster quick locks for the speaker ends first and now get the tech flex, will post pics once i get it done in a few weeks..

TonyPTX

That's good to hear man...good luck with the projects.

Some tips when working with Techflex Expandable Sleeving:

• Buy more length than you need. Depending on the size, you may get shrinkage as the sleeving expands to accept the wire.
• Use a hairdryer for the heatshrink tubing. If you must use an open flame, be sure to keep it away from the Techflex sleeving because it burns/singes easily.
• Be careful when you cut the stuff. If you don't smelt/melt the ends first before trying to shove a wire in there, the sleeving is going to fray like a ****. I found that right I cut a section of sleeving, I would burn the end slightly then shove the tip of a Sharpie marker in the sleeving before it had a chance to cool off. It leaves a nice funnel shape that doesn't fray when you slide the wire in.

Tony

reeltrouble1

dorok--Just busting man, dont have a clue about computer wire, but dang seems to be alot of interest in this Cat-5. Its all good bro.:D

faster100

Originally posted by TonyPTX
That's good to hear man...good luck with the projects.

Some tips when working with Techflex Expandable Sleeving:

• Buy more length than you need. Depending on the size, you may get shrinkage as the sleeving expands to accept the wire.
• Use a hairdryer for the heatshrink tubing. If you must use an open flame, be sure to keep it away from the Techflex sleeving because it burns/singes easily.
• Be careful when you cut the stuff. If you don't smelt/melt the ends first before trying to shove a wire in there, the sleeving is going to fray like a ****. I found that right I cut a section of sleeving, I would burn the end slightly then shove the tip of a Sharpie marker in the sleeving before it had a chance to cool off. It leaves a nice funnel shape that doesn't fray when you slide the wire in.

Tony

Good deal, Thanks

TonyPTX

Faster,
Just saw your cry for help in another thread here. Sorry for being so late in bringing the info to the table...LOL:)

TonyPTX

Originally posted by brettw22
dorokusai,
The type of cabling that Tony is talking about is the type that is rated to withstand (to a degree) a fire.

Plenum grade line is not designed to withstand ANY fire. It's designed for safety purposes. When standard PVC catches on fire, it releases small volumes of toxic gases (chlorine gas which will knock you on your a$$ dead at only a few PPM). Often times, wires are run in plenums (the ducts that carry air, AC, or heating to rooms). TO HAVE A PVC JACKETED WIRE IN A PLENUM DURING A FIRE IS A BAD IDEA...

I wanted plenum grade because of the Teflon insulation (NOT the fire rating) which is supposed to be the audio nirvana isolator for reducing cross-talk in high quality interconnects and speaker wire.

dorokusai

Reel -

Tony - Hey don't knock toxic fumes, thats how I was created.

mantis

RuSsMaN,

Any particular reason to avoid it? Of course the big question, have you ever heard it?

Yes I have heard it many times.I have had others try this for the hell of it.Like using coax based interconnects,which is another topic,but the Cat5 for speaker wires......you need to hear it for yourself to form your own opnion.

I found Cat 5 as speaker wire sound dull.Weak bass which I would have expected opposite due to the solid conductors,and missing highs.The sound quality was horrible.
I also have tried Electrical high current Romex 12 and 14 gauge.....try that out.A tip I got from some guy who does alot of high end gear.........I hated the way it sounded but tried it nonetheless.

The REAL question would be have you????????

gidrah

I use it as speaker wire. It blew the socks off my corroded Monster Superflex.

I know of 2 members on this thread that are due a set. Maybe they'll prove me wrong.

gidrah

Most ICs are coax. It's just a cabling design similar to twisted or braided. Sure there are a slew of different coax out there, but if there's a center conductor, followed by sheeting, then and outer conductor (then most likely shielding), it's coaxial.