Re: Utp cable bundle with 14-2 ??

["Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I've seen on a post or on a web site last year a cable that was disgned
> for home automation that had in the same cable a utp 4 piar cat 5e cable
> and a 14-2 cable for power...
>
> anyone seen that somewhere ??
>
> trying to find some so I could rewire part of my home..

There have been numerous attempts over the years to supply a 'strucutured
cabling' solution.  In the end it's cheaper and actually easier to install
separate wires.  Most of the time where the wires need to run isn't the same
place.  Power goes to one place, network another, audio, etc.  That and the
structured cables are far more bulky and more hassle to handle.  Translating
into increased labor costs.  Finally, terminating the cable often required
special connectors, adding more to the cost and labor expense.  Thus running
regular wire, separately, ends up being a better solution.