Where to buy non CCA cable for short runs?

[klasipca]

I should've read up on cables beforehand... I recently wired ~300 feet of cable and realized that I am using lower quality cable known as CCA. I don't have any issues with it and all my Huisun cams run fine with it despite someone saying that it doesn't work with CCA, but, naturally, I no longer want to use this cable. I need maybe 200 feet more, but I want to make sure I get the correct cable. Is there a good place to buy? I don't need 1000 feet rolls though. TIA

 

[Ssayer]

Despite CCA being no good, I have a run of about 180+ feet to my front cam (which is now the Huisun that is working perfectly with POE out there), and a run to my trail cam that is about (don't quote me on this) 280 feet total, all in CCA. These runs have been hand buried about 2" underground for about 3 years now. All the runs in my house are also CCA. That said, if I knew then what I know now from others here, I'd have gone with a more quality cable. I didn't. It still works. What can I say?

 

[zero-degrees]

I should've read up on cables beforehand... I recently wired ~300 feet of cable and realized that I am using lower quality cable known as CCA. I don't have any issues with it and all my Huisun cams run fine with it despite someone saying that it doesn't work with CCA, but, naturally, I no longer want to use this cable. I need maybe 200 feet more, but I want to make sure I get the correct cable. Is there a good place to buy? I don't need 1000 feet rolls though. TIA

I have always been very happy with the solid core cable from Monoprice. They also sell it in 250', 500', 1000' bulk. - just assure you're looking at/buying the "Solid" NOT "stranded" as they do offer both.
http://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=CAt5e&category_1=Networking&category_2=Networking/Cat%205e%20Bulk%20Ethernet%20Cables&itemsort=salepriceasc

 

[rmw85]

I don't think copper clad aluminum cable is as bad as people make it out to be unless its really subpar stuff.

For me I get most of my Cable from Monoprice for personal use as they seem to have the best price. Ran Cable Matters when rewiring our office space with good luck.

 

[Ion Barker]

+1 on the monoprice cables! I was using cat5e and have recently moved up to cat6. (cat6 was +$26 per 1000' reel)

Just watch out for shipping $$ on monoprice, they can be high. You may be better off paying a few $$ more at Amazon and get free shipping.

 

[klasipca]

This is what I bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/200FT-Black-CAT6-23AWG-RJ45-UTP-Unshielded-Twist-Pair-Network-Ethernet-LAN-Cable-/271804512143?hash=item3f48cfb78f

 

[rmw85]

Sign up for monoprice and get their deals. They often have deals on their cable or free shipping.

 

[klasipca]

I have always been very happy with the solid core cable from Monoprice. They also sell it in 250', 500', 1000' bulk. - just assure you're looking at/buying the "Solid" NOT "stranded" as they do offer both.
http://www.monoprice.com/search/index?keyword=CAt5e&category_1=Networking&category_2=Networking/Cat%205e%20Bulk%20Ethernet%20Cables&itemsort=salepriceasc

I looked there, but they don't seem to offer 250' in black or gray color. Any other options?

 

[rmw85]

This is what I bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/200FT-Black-CAT6-23AWG-RJ45-UTP-Unshielded-Twist-Pair-Network-Ethernet-LAN-Cable-/271804512143?hash=item3f48cfb78f

Does it say CCA any where on the cable? I only looked quick but that appears to be good cable.

 

[klasipca]

No, it didn't say CCA, but I did the flame test which it failed miserably, so it's safe to assume that it's CCA

 

[rmw85]

AHHH. Got to love ebay.

http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10234&cs_id=1023404&p_id=13562&seq=1&format=2 250' Grey Cat 6

 

[klasipca]

AHHH. Got to love ebay.

http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10234&cs_id=1023404&p_id=13562&seq=1&format=2 250' Grey Cat 6

I guess that's a decent option, but still looking for black is my main preference.

 

[zero-degrees]

I looked there, but they don't seem to offer 250' in black or gray color. Any other options?

Don't be racist - just get blue

Sorry, I always buy 1000' in some cases I've bought 500, so its never been an issue for me.

 

[Ion Barker]

Don't be racist - just get blue

Sorry, I always buy 1000' in some cases I've bought 500, so its never been an issue for me.

I go for yellow, orange and purple!! I like multiple color runs for better ID at a distance.

 

[klasipca]

Don't be racist - just get blue

Sorry, I always buy 1000' in some cases I've bought 500, so its never been an issue for me.

Yeah, I should've bought 500 on the first place... now it will be a waste.