Can you splice Ethernet cable used for POE?

[rufunky]

In a situation where an already run cable got damaged, is there a way to cut out the damaged area and splice it together without affecting POE ?

 

[tigerwillow1]

Sure, just use one of the punchdown splice blocks. It's less than ideal if the splice is in an inaccessible area or outdoors. The splice blocks I know of are not weatherproof.

 

[c hris527]

I can not recommend this because I never used it.

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[rufunky]

Thanks for the responses. Do you see any reason why I would have a problem splicing 10 ft of outdoor cable on the end of regular cable?

 

[mat200]

Thanks for the responses. Do you see any reason why I would have a problem splicing 10 ft of outdoor cable on the end of regular cable?

Hi Rufunky,

Each connection adds to the potential failures of a line as well as noise on a line and distance that you can run the line. Ideally you want to keep the number of connections down low.

If you have to do it, do it carefully and test the connection and be certain it is secure from being pulled apart and protected from moister.

 

[c hris527]

Thanks for the responses. Do you see any reason why I would have a problem splicing 10 ft of outdoor cable on the end of regular cable?

In my experience with doing so as you are asking I say go ahead, IP cameras and POE are a little more forgiving than say splicing a DATA backbone cable. In some of my jobs, contractors were to run the cables and have come up short a few times and I had to either splice or run a new cable. I spliced with zero issues however none of my work was outside. And yes as mat said every splice is a potential issue in the future. Make sure it is sealed well.

 

[rufunky]

And yes as mat said every splice is a potential issue in the future. Make sure it is sealed well.

The situation I was referring, the connection would be made in the attic before the cable goes through to the outside.