Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!mnetor!seismo!rutgers!sri-unix!hplabs!felix!zemon From: zemon@felix.UUCP (Art Zemon) Newsgroups: comp.periphs,comp.terminals,comp.dcom.lans Subject: Re: Telco-style push down blocks and stranded cable Message-ID: <2126@felix.UUCP> Date: Thu, 8-Jan-87 17:19:09 EST Article-I.D.: felix.2126 Posted: Thu Jan 8 17:19:09 1987 Date-Received: Fri, 9-Jan-87 01:43:33 EST References: <2551@phri.UUCP> <600@mit-amt.MEDIA.MIT.EDU> Sender: root@felix.UUCP Reply-To: zemon@felix.UUCP (Art Zemon) Distribution: world Organization: FileNet Corp., Costa Mesa, CA Lines: 31 Xref: mnetor comp.periphs:116 comp.terminals:125 comp.dcom.lans:129 In article <600@mit-amt.MEDIA.MIT.EDU> holtzman@media-lab.MEDIA.MIT.EDU (Henry N. Holtzman) writes: >Do not use standard punch down blocks and stranded wire. > >Let me repeat, do not use standard punch down blocks and stranded wire. > >Even if you get a good connection, you will probably sever all but one >or two strands of the wire. Next time you work on the block you may >pull on the cable and break the remaining strands. > >In fact, you should not use standard punch down blocks with anything >but wire which is meant to go in them. If you use the wrong gauge or >the wrong softness wire then you can either ruin the block, or get a >bad (immediately, or time decaying) connection. I disagree with all of that. I'm using standard telco style punch down blocks and have had nothing but good experiences. The blocks show no appreciable signs of wear (and even if they do die early, they only cost about $13). I have used a number of different brands of standed cable, all about 22 or 24 gauge. Removing the cables is tough; the blocks hold on very tight and the cables are not broken by the "teeth." I have examined a number of cables after removal and the strands are not broken. Feel free to write or call if you have more questions. My phone number is (714)966-2344. -- -- Art Zemon FileNet Corporation Costa Mesa, California ...! {decvax, ihnp4, ucbvax} !trwrb!felix!zemon