Best current deal on 1000ft of Ethernet cable, RJ45 Connectors, and a crimper?

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Anyone want to suggest the best current deal(s) on 1000ft of Cat5E/Cat6 Ethernet Cable, RJ45 connectors, and a crimper?

Not sure if this page is outdated regarding the cabling IP Camera Installation Tools & Accessories The indoor cabling is outdated anyway.

I went back about 10 pages of posts here and didn't see any subject lines regarding which cabling to get.

Lots of choices at Amazon for Monoprice. Amazon.com : monoprice ethernet cable 1000ft

I'm out of the loop and best cable to get.
 
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Oceanslider said:
So you buy directly off that website? For indoor use which of their cabling are you actually using? Should I stick with 5e or get 6?
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Yes, buy direct.
No matter where you purchase, be sure to get pure solid copper cable not CCA junk.
Cat 5E is fine if you are using this for IP cams.
www.truecable.com

Cat5e Riser Ethernet Cable｜Unshielded

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I use the same Truecable cable as linked above. I have also use Monoprice cable.

No clue what crimper and stripper I have, but I am pretty sure I bought them at Menards. I know they're blue? haha
 
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If you have a "GRAYBAR" electrical supply store, get the Ber-Tek Cat6 indoor PVC 1000' for $170'ish. GRAYBAR is everywhere and you would not have to worry about shipping costs. You will not need PLENUM, as if your house is on fire, the toxic fumes from PVC cables would be the least of your concerns as compared to other material in the house.
As a professional cable installer, I learned to stay away from the no name cabling. Granted, we use the fancy Fluke network certification testers that costs $18,000. And from what I experienced, no name cable = cheaper but less quality copper or the twisting of the pairs are not 100%, named cable = spendier but quality.
 
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$184 + free shipping = win win.
Looks like good cable too: Internal spline, 100% pure copper, 23AWG (handy for POE++), nylon rip cord.
 
Just be wary of 24AWG wire. For simple IP cameras, not a problem. When you get into the big boy IP cameras or even big boy wireless access points that require 30watts or more... you need 23AWG POE++ compliant Cat6 cable.
 
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Holbs said:
Just be wary of 24AWG wire. For simple IP cameras, not a problem. When you get into the big boy IP cameras or even big boy wireless access points that require 30watts or more... you need 23AWG POE++ compliant Cat6 cable.
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If the cable is 24AWG, it's not a standard CAT6. According to EIA/TIA standards, CAT6 cables should use 23AWG wire gauge, not 24AWG.
 
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DsineR said:
If the cable is 24AWG, it's not a standard CAT6. According to EIA/TIA standards, CAT6 cables should use 23AWG wire gauge, not 24AWG.
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On the flip side, this is a DIY at home site for camera related discussions. While I agree EIA/TIA standards apply in the commercial/professional environment, IPCT is not the place for such. I have used my yearly calibrated Fluke DSX8000 Cat8 certification tester on 24AWG with no problems to certify 24AWG Cat6.
 
DsineR said:
If the cable is 24AWG, it's not a standard CAT6. According to EIA/TIA standards, CAT6 cables should use 23AWG wire gauge, not 24AWG.
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This is why I only use cat6. The pricing difference between 5 and 6 is not enough to take the risk of needing the extra poe power later and not having it. Especially for long runs.
 
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