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Re: using CAT5 for smoke detectors

Subject: Re: using CAT5 for smoke detectors
From: "Christopher Glaeser" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:38:22 -0800
Newsgroups: alt.security.alarms
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> Most proper uses of cat5 require the use of some kind of crimp on
> connector, which is kind of telling in itself. The conductors are too
> fragile too be stripped and put under terminals.

Agreed.  Even if the stripping is nick-free, the force of the terminals can
crush CAT5.  Of course, Murphy will ensure that total failure does not occur
until an actual fire.

Best,
Christopher

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