Joining erthernet cables

[Midwest]

Following on from my other thread
IP rated switchcover - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/ip-rated-switchcover.173742/

I’ve decide to try and relocate the control panel. After a bit of a faff, managed to get to the other side of the old control panel. So my intention is to extend the two existing erthernet or network cables to the new position.

Having never worked with the stuff, what is the best method and product to use to join them? I’ve seen some vids of just twisting the cores, but that seems a bit of a bodge.

I’ve also seen coupler boxes, which look just like telephone line boxes. Is just as simple as that?

 

[bill01803]

Fit a socket on each cable and patch between them

 

[davesparks]

The punch down type joint boxes are fine as far as I know, especially if it's not high speed data traffic.
Solder and heatshrink works well as you can maintain the twisted pairs through the joint.

 

[Midwest]

Fit a socket on each cable and patch between them

You'll have to explain a bit more, if you don't mind.

 

[Midwest]

The punch down type joint boxes are fine as far as I know, especially if it's not high speed data traffic.
Solder and heatshrink works well as you can maintain the twisted pairs through the joint.

Not really sure what this panel uses. Ex-Or say the control panel can be hot swapped, but I'm gonna wait for the commissioning bod to turn before doing so. Might need to shutdown the main panel, so want something quick & simple to use.

 

[Charlie_]

Easiest way would be to use keystone jacks and rj45 plugs

 

[Spoon]

Just remember, when connecting the cable to any connection box, keep the cables twisted for as long as possible.

 

[brains-lans]

rj45 connector on the end of the existing cable and on the end of the new cable. rj45 coupler. thats the right way to do it.


RJ45 Cat6 Coupler - White - Data Comms Direct - https://www.dcdi.co.uk/shop/rj45-cat6-coupler-white

 

[Charlie_]

rj45 connector on the end of the existing cable and on the end of the new cable. rj45 coupler. thats the right way to do it.


RJ45 Cat6 Coupler - White - Data Comms Direct - https://www.dcdi.co.uk/shop/rj45-cat6-coupler-white

Too many connections for my liking

 

[brains-lans]

Too many connections for my liking

Thats how to do it correctly, .cant do hot works etc in datacentres etc... they are usually in a 1u panel full of them inside a cabinet, but essentially thats it. that way you dont damage the signals by using out of spec materials such as solder or the infamous BT jelly crimps.

That or run a new cable, which is ofcourse the preference.

 

[Charlie_]

1 socket 1 plug.
Half the connections of an in-line plug to plug socket

 

[LeeH]

The cheap 1 pound inline couplers seem to work fine. Plus you keep untwisted pairs as short as possible.

 

[James]

rj45 connector on the end of the existing cable and on the end of the new cable. rj45 coupler. thats the right way to do it.


RJ45 Cat6 Coupler - White - Data Comms Direct - https://www.dcdi.co.uk/shop/rj45-cat6-coupler-white

I prefer a twin faceplate, 1 cable in and one cable out. Short patch lead. Job done.
It’s easier to fix to the wall and is a better job.
IMHO

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

CAT5 6 BT PHONE DATA CABLE REPAIR SPLICE JOINER 2 WIRE JELLY CRIMP CONNECTORS | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAT5-6-BT-PHONE-DATA-CABLE-REPAIR-SPLICE-JOINER-2-WIRE-JELLY-CRIMP-CONNECTORS/262906961146?hash=item3d3679dcfa:m:m0efo6Q_HMZU_sAC-Et4aWQ&frcectupt=true

 

[Midwest]

Thanks, lots of good suggestions, I have to pick one.