A for sale section?? IM after some PINK CAT 5 e doe sit have to be pink?

any one got some left overs?
about to do my first install of cat 5
need it to be all up to specas so im aftter some pink cat5

can anyone help me out?
does it have to be pink!?

 

thanks for the heads up ash
where do i source it from and is there any way of finding members selling?

 

Majority of Electrical Wholesalers I'm sure will happily sell you a box full.

Where are you located? there maybe someone here on these forums close by that can spare a couple of meters.

 

I don't believe that that is actually a true statement and can be misleading, especially since you didn't outline why.

To meet the wiring rules, the cat5 must be rated at the highest voltage in the enclosure - and that is 230VAC (when used with output units), so really any cat5 that meets that requirement could be used.

If Clipsal are the only ones making cat5 with that sheath rating then it is the only cable that can be used, but if others exist then I cant see why a different brand of cable can be used.

It is easier to use Clipsals Cat5 because it is a unique colour and very easy to identify against any other cat5.

Mick

 

Hi Mick

A number of years ago, I was "lucky" enough to have an electrical audit on one of my projects. I had use cat6 cable (instructed by the home owner who only wanted cat 6... no cat5) through the whole installation, with the exception of within the electrical switchboard where I used pink Cat5. The inspector claimed that I had not installed the system in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and therefore the installation did not comply. I had to get in writing from Clipsal that the Cat6 cable was ok. I must highlight that Clipsal helped out, but if I was being cheap (just using blue cat5 to save a few cents), I'm sure Clipsal would not have been so accommodating.

Therefore..... use pink cat5! In hindsight, I would have gone to all lengths to talk the customer out of the overkill that was cat6 for C-Bus and the issue is caused.

Cheers

 

C-Bus For Sale

Hi Mr Shood
If you enter your location in your profile, local people may be more likely to assist you. Try Ebay, often dimmers and switches are offered for sale there although not sure about cable, probabally not due to the weight and cost of shipping.
If you are going to do a job or your house then you will need the best part of a roll, you will be supprised how much you use. Simplest answer is to buy a box from an Electrical wholesaler approx $150+GST for 305m box part number 5005C305B.
If you need a sample piece for some reason ask you local Clipsal C-Bus rep.
And to confirm what everyone else said, it's got to be the clipsal pink as it is the only one with mains rated sheathing.
Regards Matthew

 

thanks for the deedback guys
i also had another post up regarding Downlights
what sort wattage dimmable etc etc.
i have a simple, (8 Channel Dimmer with Power Supply L5508D1A)
and am wondering about the nitty gritty of it?
ie how many downlights to channel etc
any help would be good

 

Downlights

Hi Mr Shood
There is no answer to your question, as there are so many variables , But generally 4 x 50w per 1A channel if you use the right transformers.
Try using the search function on the top toolbar, put in downlights and you will find a heap of info, especially those by John C, he is the guru on these.
Also on Clipsal's website, there is info on electronic transformer compatibility, link here for you, http://www2.clipsal.com/cis/technical/technical_support/newsletters_and_faq/transformers
Matthew