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Andy Luckman
 
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Default How strict should my Cat5 installation be?

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You did use EN50117 double screened co-ax didn't you Phil?


No. Should I have?


You will have to replace it then at some point.

It's a mishmash of whatever was to hand, to be honest. From memory none of
it looked as if it had two screens though. Seems to work fine anyway.


The correct, approved cable is branded every metre down its length,
regardless of manufacturer. You will find that when the great analogue
closedown happens, or you want digital terrestrial beforehand, your
screening will be very likely inadequte. This will result in picture freeze
/ breakup every time your 'fridge' thermostat switches etc. Approved cable
also has better loss and tilt specifications than conventional run of the
mill cables.

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