Cheap cat6 UTP cable?

[MG2R]

I'm searching for cat6 UTP cables. Does anyone know where I can find 50m (165ft) or more on the cheap? I do not need a terminated cable, I'm planning to install in something I'm working on.

[defunkt]

amazon

[MG2R]

amazon

Doesn't deliver to Belgium and isn't actually that cheap; nor choiceful :/

[Billbob]

Ebay, usually plenty of people selling it, make sure you know what you are buying, stranded/solid core, CCA/solid copper.

[MG2R]

 stranded/solid core, CCA/solid copper.

Would you be so kind to elaborate on the topic? While searching I indeed found a lot of different terms that I didn't understand. What should I watch out for?

[Billbob]

Would you be so kind to elaborate on the topic? While searching I indeed found a lot of different terms that I didn't understand. What should I watch out for?

Patch cables terminated with plugs are usually stranded cable, as it survives repeatedly being bent better than solid core. Solid core cable is usually the norm for things like patch panels with IDC connectors. CCA stands for copper clad aluminum, and is worse than solid copper, electrically and physically.

[MG2R]

Patch cables terminated with plugs are usually stranded cable, as it survives repeatedly being bent better than solid core. Solid core cable is usually the norm for things like patch panels with IDC connectors. CCA stands for copper clad aluminum, and is worse than solid copper, electrically and physically.

So I should look for stranded cables, as my prject involves this wire being used as a temporary patch cable, sort of. Thanks!

[looney]

I believe the dutch site https://www.netwerkwinkel.com/ ships to Belgium.

Edit: yes they do:

(in dutch)

Verzendkosten Nederland & België:

Bij bestellingen tot € 50,00 berekenen wij € 4,95

Bij bestellingen boven € 50,00 berekenen wij geen verzendkosten meer.

[MG2R]

I believe the dutch site https://www.netwerkwinkel.com/ ships to Belgium.

Edit: yes they do:

(in dutch)

Verzendkosten Nederland & België:

Bij bestellingen tot € 50,00 berekenen wij € 4,95

Bij bestellingen boven € 50,00 berekenen wij geen verzendkosten meer.

Freaking cheap! Thanks!

[looney]

Freaking cheap! Thanks!

Yep, its a nice store.

[MG2R]

Yep, its a nice store.

It seems that I've cheared too soon. They don't have 50m of flexible cable. Only solid core.

It would be awesome if they sold the flat UTP cables in 50m length.

[looney]

It seems that I've cheared too soon. They don't have 50m of flexible cable. Only solid core.

It would be awesome if they sold the flat UTP cables in 50m length.

I know there is another store where I used to order, but I cant remember the name, I might get it tomorrow but don't get your hopes up :(