Ethernet Retaining Clips / Inserts (?)

bradleyh10 · 16 May 2021 at 11:32

Hi,
I've run ethernet cable around my house (cat 6, shielded) but it's so thick it's making punching them into facias a nightmare. When I push them back the tension in the cable caused the cables to come out the socket. The cable tie just doesn't hold it.

I'm looking to also add these but just can't find them sold separately. Anyone have any ideas ?

Thanks,
Bradley

bradleyh10 · 16 May 2021 at 14:58

Thanks for your reply. I used a multitool to cut a larger hole because I knew the cable would be an option. As you can see when I push it back the brown and brown/white came out. Which is why I'm trying to find the retaining clips online.

bradleyh10 · 16 May 2021 at 16:19

Unfortunately these modules come from the brand of facias (plug sockets etc) so I do need to work with this.

Yup, good stop, it's cat6 outdoor cable. I've run it through the house and am also a bit stuck with it, but yes, it's very work to hard with!

In the first picture I was just after the caps not the patch itself. Just seems if I could get a cap which fitted then it would stop them coming out when I move the cable back.

bradleyh10 · 16 May 2021 at 17:06

I've just measured and they are 25mm x 50mm.

Yes, shielded cable with unshielded module. Do you think shielded modules would make it easier ?

I'm using these ones:
https://04646a9cf351cc0d3888-b8b406...6ca11e8322e7f196f7b7524280c1ba.pdf?1501532573

bradleyh10 · 16 May 2021 at 21:28

Hi

Thanks for the advice. I think this is the best solution actually and I'm going to order them.

Out of interest why the Cat6a outlet and not a Cat6 outlet ?

Bradley

bradleyh10 · 16 May 2021 at 21:41

This is it:
https://www.kenable.co.uk/en/networ...cable-ftp-reel-100m-008545-5055383485451.html

bradleyh10 · 16 May 2021 at 22:01

That's great, thank so much.

Any recommendations on retailer? I can't find too many who stock them both.

bradleyh10 · 23 May 2021 at 09:27

Hi, just wanted to say thank you for the advice. The keystone jacks were the best way out of this - I hadn't used them before but they are great, don't think I'll ever use a traditional face plate again.

Bradley

bradleyh10 · 24 May 2021 at 08:48

Plate was £6.94 inc vat
https://www.click4electrics.co.uk/d...ass-2-gang-quad-aper-new-media-vpbr312-p-4451

Keystone jack: £2.20 + vat (x4)
black adapter £0.74 + vat (x4)