Heat resistant Cat5/6?

ubersonic · 31 Oct 2017 at 09:29

Does anyone have any idea if it's possible to get ethernet cable designed for high temps? I need to run it behind some central heating pipes and that means exceeding the 60c of the Cat5/6 specs.

Glanza · 31 Oct 2017 at 09:38

Would a run of external rated cable do it?

Sp00n · 31 Oct 2017 at 10:42

There are a few manufactures of harsh-environment cat5, toughcable by ubiquiti is one, I would consider using regular cable with some DIY heat shielding, might be more cost effective if it's a short run.

Caged · 31 Oct 2017 at 11:03

External grade goes up to 75

https://www.excel-networking.com/pr...y-6-cable-u-utp-external-grade-black-305m-box

I think you'll probably be fine with the normal stuff though.

Steveocee · 1 Nov 2017 at 16:19

How much do you need?

Rroff · 1 Nov 2017 at 16:25

Dunno details but I've seen Cat 5/6 cable before with 85C markings on the sleeve. Should get away with DIYing regular cable in some heat shielding stuff though.

Hyburnate · 1 Nov 2017 at 16:32

How much do you need and where are you based?

If it's a few metres I have a drum of some you could have