Anyone use this reel for long runs of CAT-5 cable? Any suggetions?
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It should work. There is a hook/slot on the inside of the reel to attach the end of a cord to begin reeling. If the CAT-5 is too thin to catch you could make it fatter at the end with tape. You only need a turn or two to hold it in place before the wire itself does the job. I bought it for 100' of 14 gauge electrical cord and it works well for me.
1005162
I fish Muskie and I run Cortland 36 Lb. braided dacron with no problems. Have been using this reel since the 1980's. Good heavy duty reel.
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Dear Edil,Thank you for your inquiry. This product is to convert your HDMI signal to CAT5 cabling for long runs. You then use a similar unit at the TV location and convert the CAT5 back to HDMI. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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This set of video Baluns will run on just about any two pair twisted-pair wire. I have run it all on cable that was before any of the "CAT" cables. I am running a pair of them on cable that was installed in my house in 1988.
648388
I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
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I use to have one of these I used for just that on the Texas coast near High Island. They are great bulletproof reels. I used this particular rig a little closer in to the beach, and some heavier outfits with more line capacity farther out. Still, have caught a lot of bull reds and smaller blacktips with this reel without problems.
861417
Works great. Need 2 of them. One at each end of connection. I used cat5e from Lowes. About 75 ft. run. using over a month with no problems from the start!
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In my experience, the receiver isn't really a factor in long cable runs. It has more to do with signal strength at the output device, quality of the cable and the length of the cable. I've run video from a computer over 50ft of HDMI cable to a projector before with no problems. However, if you find that a long run is proving problematic, you can always buy a signal booster, or go with an HDMI over ethernet converter.
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I use this reel with pro-line super slick 20 to 30lb and fish for Largemouth Bass and have never lost a fish because of the reel .The Spirex is an amazing piece of kit . I hooked a 3 foot crocodile and the drag on the reel slowed him down and i actually retrieved line with this reel until the crock got to land and shook the hook . I recommend this reel to all .
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Short answer, yes. I bought two 500' rolls of cat 6 and two of my cameras are over 200'. Video quality is perfect.
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This is Steve at Aqua Products. It may work, but at times the floating cable performance will be impaired so no we do not recommend it.
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If you keep the run under 30 feet it will be fine. 50 feet should work, but for reliability and better life and performance would suggest RG-213 coax. It will rssist salt water problems better also. In either case be sure to seal the connectors with sealant.
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No, it isn't flimsy. But, it is somewhat hard to wind up a heavy duty cord. I have a 12/3 15 amp 50' cord I use on the item. It takes a bit of effort but it is well worth it to have this reel to store it on. I'd recommend it.
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It all depends on how long the run is and if it will be going near any electrical cables. Electrical cables and long cable runs often cause annoying humms. A good quality cable like this one should alleviate those problems. If it is still an issue, mind my asking what type and model your AV Recever is?
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It is a pretty good reel at 130 feet for grouper and amberjacks I do not know if it could hold up to tuna. Let me know if it works. I am quite happy with it so far
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I have used the start teck and are really easy. The cables unlimited not sure if I have used them. But at leat for cat6 cable I like the star tech over the others I have used.
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I haven't disassembled the cable, but it does seem stiffer than Cat 5 cable, I think because of the plastic part in the middle that separates the wires. Yes, it works fine for a gigabit connection.