alexforey Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I've got a few pieces of gear now that use Ethercon connectors, and I've been looking into what cable I can get to make up Ethercon cables that'll withstand being repeatedly being run and torn down for each show and still end up coiling nicely and not getting kinky. I've had enough of consumer-grade cables carrying all of my lighting data between the console and nodes that inevitably ends up bent since it's too rigid for coiling (same problem as consumer-grade PVC power cables).I'm open to the idea of CAT5e if it's going to be significantly cheaper, but my research so far has suggested the savings won't be enough to worry about.I've seen some things abour LSZH cable - any idea whether that coils nicely? I'm after about 100m, ideally in a colour that isn't black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Have a look at the deployable range that Canford do - probably not the cheapest but works nicely with my X32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 LSZH cable is commonly installation cable, so solid core and not suitable for your purposes - although I’m sure that someone will now come along and highlight a LSZH stranded cable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonemorf Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I use this:http://www.bryant-unlimited.co.uk/BD%20CAT5EOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Remo Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Buy once, cry once. But you need deep pockets!http://www.tmb.com/products/49-proplex-ethernet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lyall Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 We've had many issues with the VDC offerings, and currently have AC's tourflex datasafe, which is doing really well at being robust and flexible, but also not breaking the bank. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Pratt Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 My preference is for the Sommer Mercator series cables, not cheap though... http://shop.sommercable.com/en/Cables/Bulk-Cables-Fiber-LAN-CAT/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexforey Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks all. Simon, what kind of price were you getting per metre on the Tourflex? I've been window-shopping and can't find anyone with an actual price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwiffen Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hi Alex Tom here from AC. I'd be happy to provide you with some pricing and more information on the Tourflex range. I'll send my email address over to you via PM. If you are still interested let me know the kind of lengths required and I'll see what we can do for you. Best TomThanks all. Simon, what kind of price were you getting per metre on the Tourflex? I've been window-shopping and can't find anyone with an actual price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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