Is this outdoor use cable?
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It's not listed as an outdoor cable on the box or the casing, and I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements. I have installed it under a covered eve without any issue, but not exposed to direct sunlight.
220116
Hello Michael,I wouldn't use this cable outdoors. We do have outdoor/burial cable. Here's a link for our 1,000 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial Cable: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Here's a link for our 500 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial cable: New 500 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 500ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial ~ VIVO (CABLE-V011)Please let me know if you have any more questions.Thank you,Taylor W.VIVO Hello Michael,I wouldn't use this cable outdoors. We do have outdoor/burial cable. Here's a link for our 1,000 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial Cable: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Here's a link for our 500 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial cable: New 500 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 500ft Cat-5e Waterproof... » Read More Hello Michael,I wouldn't use this cable outdoors. We do have outdoor/burial cable. Here's a link for our 1,000 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial Cable: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Here's a link for our 500 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial cable: New 500 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 500ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial ~ VIVO (CABLE-V011)Please let me know if you have any more questions.Thank you,Taylor W.VIVO « Show Less
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I used this for connecting controllers within my Christmas display. So I did use them outdoors, but only for a month or so. I'm not sure about long-term exposure outdoors. I'm sure it would be fine within conduit or some area not exposed to UV.
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you could use it outdoors, but I wouldn't without some protection. See e.g. http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/cablingcat5/f/cat5outdoors.htm
591535
Yes, this cable is rated for underground use. I have had great experience with this cable outdoors and I highly recommend it!
1331969
Hello. I believe so. It is rubber and rubber is compatible with outdoor use. Best of luck : - )
1869113
The outlet has no GFI so using it outside even in a weatherproof box may be a code violation unless the supply feeding the outlet is a GFI breaker. You might need a phase link depending on what devices and phases are in use as the wireless signal to an external outlet might not be good enough. Hope this helps.
607766
While it may be mildly water resistant, it certainly is NOT water proof. You would want to run through conduit just like any other cables if you were to run outside.
522590
The cable can be used outdoor is not exposed to directly sun or rain. Or it can be used within a hose for protection.
744138
Yes, it is definitely an outside extension cord. And, it is fairly heavy in weight, like around 10 to 15 pounds.
524667
Yes. I actually ordered this for outdoor application. Just make sure your terminals are weather-sealed.
965821
It is not rated for outdoor use. I'm a contractor and I wouldn't use it outside. This is standard cat5e. There is cable rated for outdoor use but it is much more expensive and rightly so. If anyone tells you to use it outside they aren't professionals.
739928
Don't run the cable where it could be stepped upon, bumped into or pulled. Other than that you can run it in much the same way you'd run outdoor TV coax or outdoor telephone cable. It has a good outdoor quality jacket. Hope this helps.
279992
Absolutely yes! The cable is indeed safe for extended periods of outdoor use. I've tested it myself for my irrigation system with an electric pump which takes in water from the lake. It's been holding strong for now about a year -- resisting both scorching sun and icy cold weather. You won't be disappointed.
1824050
Not sure what the question really means, if you could further explain, but I'll give it a shot. If what you mean is if the cable is usable outdoors, mine runs through the wall and out side, and the side of the house to get to the antenna. So yes it works for external use. Hope this is helpful!
1007132
I've used this cable throughout my new house... I didn't realize it was underground rated... NP though and the price was still right... Had issues with some quad connectors not fitting, but that's on them, not the cable.
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I would search for an outdoor rated wire. I wouldnt consider this to be an outdoor cable unless you are running it in a conduit. For your POE question that is better answered by your power source then factor in the frequency of the cable. Here is a calculator to help. http://beyond-wifi.com/poe/poe-calc.html
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Hi Martha,If you can avoid running this cable across a rooftop then I would greatly do so. I would opt to run the cable underground if that's a possibility.The exposure to all elements on a rooftop is extreme, and even though VIVO does make a cable that is "outdoor" rated, I would still run the cable through a conduit. Ethernet cable is much more sensitive then Coax cable, so please don't look at both as equal in durability.
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Hello Kendall,I would say this cable is not what you need. You'll want an outdoor cable, like this one we offer: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Thank you for your question.Taylor W.VIVO