Dripstone CAT5e 4/UTP Ethernet LAN Cable 24AWG, Black (600025)

We use this cable throughout our warehouses. We have ran 1,000's of feet of this cable. Holds up great and is tough. No complaints. Always the go to cable for any projects.

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I was really happy with this spool of cable, for the do it yourself-er it is a big help to have a quality product at an affordable price.

Overview:This cable is okay for certain uses. I would recommend it for making patch cables, or doing short, or occasional wire runs. I would recommend that you have at least two people if you are using this cable for 100+ Ft. Runs, as you will need someone attending the box, or you will be doing a lot of back and forth movement.I do not recommend this cable for any professional who will be pulling with multiple boxes, long distances, through conduit, or 100+ Ft. runs with a single installer. It is more cost effective to spend the extra money on a better wound box of cable, as through the life of the box of cable, an installer will waste more than an hour removing kinking from the wire over the life of the box.My recommendation to the manufacturer: Examine your packaging, modify it to allow for a smoother pull. This box design causes very frequent kinks, and knots, which will reduce the cables speed rating on long runs. (100+Ft)Pros:* Least expensive cable you can probably find or buy online in the US.* Cat5e Rated (Claimed, untested as of 6/25/2012.* 24 AWG* Good for short runs, patch cables etc.* Great box to keep on hand as an emergency box of wire.Cons:* Cable Tangles Easily while pulling from box.* Cable knots regularly and will have several pinches throughout any long pull from the box. (25ft.+)* Extra labor will be required if you are pulling long runs due to the poor pulling through the box.

As a background, I am a network engineer and have spent a lot of time making cables.These are good cables, a little thin, but I've seen a lot worse. They are a lot easier to work with than CAT6 cabling and these should do anything you need in your own home. I used these to wire up a 3500sqft house by putting them in the ceiling and walls, terminating them in wall plates with keystones. They worked find and because they are easier to work with than CAT6 my weekend project didn't take more than 1 weekend start to finish.

I bought this despite all the negative reviews and I must admit this has got to be the best cable I've worked with. In the last two days I've already used up roughly 300 feet and have gotten none of the problems others have listed such as kinks. The cable comes out of the box perfectly, without getting stuck, kinked or tangled. I'll admit, the wires are much more stiff than those I've worked with before however I find this much easier to work with as wires will stay where you put them before you put them into a connector. I've found no cons with this product what so ever, and plan on buying another box once this one runs out.

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I have been using this cable since January 2023, it is my 4th box of 1000 feet without any problem, I am already ordering the 5th.