Running Ethernet Cable through Walls?

[Seamonkey]

I think it's overkill to buy the tools for 1 cable.
Measure 5 times and order a pre-built length. Allow for the full distance the cable has to go between devices and add 10 feet.
Quick search on Amazon shows this 50 foot CAT6 for $14
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-E...s%2C495&sr=8-4

Vents - I had to snip the metal on the vent grill to get the connector through
Floors - as mentioned by others you punch a hole, run a cable then have fun patching the hole, drywall, paint, the weeping of the women folk over the destruction of their beloved dwelling.

+1 for the long cleaning rod. Use electrical tape to tape the CAT5 to the cleaning rod. Cover up the pins on the end of the CAT5 with tape to prevent damage.

[Frac]

I must be the only one who does projects just so I can buy another tool

Every time I move, I wire the new house. That $20 crimper has paid for itself many times over.

[00tec]

I must be the only one who does projects just so I can buy another tool

Every time I move, I wire the new house. That $20 crimper has paid for itself many times over.

Yessir. Have 2 of em. Keep 1 upstairs, the other in the On-Q box in the basement.
Harbor freight fish sticks are actually decent.

Problem with pre-terminated cable is the hole size and screwing up the end dragging it through the walls

[O2HeN2]

I must be the only one who does projects just so I can buy another tool

I assure you, you are not.

O2

[Erni]

I must be the only one who does projects just so I can buy another tool

Every time I move, I wire the new house. That $20 crimper has paid for itself many times over.

I don?t start projects to buy tools but I buy the right tools because projects.


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[Osmosis]

Pm me if you want to borrow a crimping tool and a battery powered device that checks all 8 wires are connected correctly.
I think running cable is worth the effort.