Is this cable UV resistant, OK for hanging in air?
601231
It is supposed to be...I have it hanging in air between 2 buildings...I stretched a small, 3/16" stranded steel cable between 2 buildings, about 25 ft...then I loosely wrapped the CAT5 around the steel cable...that way the CAT5 is not supporting any weight if, for example, in winter we get a good ice storm and the cable gets covered witha good layer of ice...so far it's worked...
601232
I have mine hanging in air since Sept 2013. Seems to be holding up fine. We are in a high sun, high wind area and I have had no problems. My suggestion is you also buy some type of lightning strike protection, just in case.
601233
Have had it running from my house to the garage for over a year now and all good. Some of it's buried but the majority of it is stapled to my fence and have had no connectivity problems with it. It's made for outdoors, so you've selected the right cable.
601234
It is supposed to be...I have it hanging in air between 2 buildings...I stretched a small, 3/16" stranded steel cable between 2 buildings, about 25 ft...then I loosely wrapped the CAT5 around the steel cable...that way the CAT5 is not supporting any weight if, for example, in winter we get a good ice storm and the cable gets covered with a good layer of ice...so far it's worked...
1671207
It's not advertised as such, so it probably is not rated for outdoor use. That being said, I will add that the overall quality seems to be very good, and if the connection was suitably waterproofed (plastic and tape at least), I don't believe there would be a problem for short term usage. Since it wasn't designed or built for outdoor use (if it were, you can be sure it would say so!) there is no way to know how long or well it will stand up to extreme temperatures, UV rays, humidity, etc. If I had a reason to I would use mine outdoors, but I would expect it to fail at some point. To be honest, I didn't read the terms of the warranty, so I can't say whether it would be covered if used outside. But they're very reasonably priced, should you need to replace it! I've had excellent results with this company's products; because of that I say go for it!
632067
I do not think that these are meant to be underwater. They are rated as Waterproof, UV Resistant for Outdoor Use, meaning water proof against atmospheric conditions not underwater where exposed to water pressures. I would not use them for underwater use. The waterproof as well greatly depends upon how well the wiring up of the connector to the cable is done and think that in that area it is very much questionable how good they are. Sloppy work here will spoil the whole connecter in respect to waterproof.
836624
My use is in the basement for a special purpose; however, I can say that they are a good quality, unlike some cheap bungee cords I bought in the past. My guess is that you should have no problem with these lasting in the sun for a few years.
1578614
Susan, I would wrap the USB adaptor and the connection with some UV resistant waterproof material...that's the only thing that could get fouled....I placed it on the top of a sailboat's mast and it's still kicking(last June 2013)the antenna itself would have not issues with being placed on the roof...connecting it to the roof is a whole issue in it self...god luck and keep posting
2051036
Yes, they are safe to use for hanging damp clothes. I have done it without a problem.
752744
I think so. I used it for exterior and am sure it will hold up for a long time. In wall is much easier on the life of a cable because it doesn't have any outdoor elements that mess with it. It's also reasonably rigid so i think it will feed through walls nicely.
150570
Yes, my cable is about 75% out exposed to the elements, mostly the sun and its been working great since i got it
2069590
Yes, you can hang it from a tree outside however, you should probably not leave it exposed to the elements.
1678600
It is not uv rated. We used up to 6 ft. exposed on each of 7 exterior cameras, we just taped the exposed wire.
420898
NOT SURE. LOOK AT cat5ecableguy.com. Weather and uv resistant is listed as made in CHINA. Look undr product; #c5e-1000-cmxtt. ANYWAY, my 200 ft runs from my house to my computer room in my shop. The run is approximately 15 ft off the ground from roof top to roof top. Not a problem. Wish I had used this years ago. ALOHA FROM HAWAII. JA
1277271
This cable is UV-rated. Thanks for your question. Please feel free to follow up with any further question you may have! Taylor W. VIVO
1028497
Yes, the section that you use to hang is essentially two strips of fabric with very good velcro on it. Mine is hanging on a wire bar in my daughter's closet with zero issues.
1760350
As long as you seal them up I think you'd be okay. After you make the connections outdoors, You could wrap them with plastic. Use a cable that can withstand the conditions you're going to face.
1976247
i would suggest avoiding adhesive tapes or putting plastic directly against heated cable, maybe twist some metal wires on to help hold, you probably don't want to risk a fire. proper insulation wrap to cover it over is a good idea
59873
I hang them were ever I can; but not in trees. Afraid that they would get too tangled. Hope it helps. Tim
565319
I use mine in hanging fittings all the time, with no problems. Though I have mine in open fittings, so heat is not an issue. If you put one in an enclosed fitting you may have problems with overheating.