g8rfn2 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I have 8 cat5 lines used for IR that terminate at my rack which are used in tandem with key digital transmitters and receivers for distributed video. The problem is... twice now, i have had an IR wire pull out of the little butt splices my installer used to crimp them to the cat5 cable. Is there a better way to do this? Does anyone make a junction box with a bunch of punch downs that I could use instead? Seems crazy to me that I'm relying on crappy little butt splices to run a very advanced system. What do you guys do for this? Thanks, -M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopedogg88 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 do they look like this? these don't come undone very easily if done correctly- https://www.amazon.com/Dolphin-DC-100S-Super-Connector-Sealant/dp/B000JP3GB6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=dolphin+connectors&qid=1569259690&s=gateway&sr=8-2 g8rfn2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hp98173 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I use ir keystones for both ends of the cat 5 makes a cleaner look and makes things easier to changeSent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Something like this https://www.cablestogo.com/product/37036/3.5mm-3-conductor-keystone-adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hp98173 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yep exactly like those. They work awesomeSent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8rfn2 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, chopedogg88 said: do they look like this? these don't come undone very easily if done correctly- https://www.amazon.com/Dolphin-DC-100S-Super-Connector-Sealant/dp/B000JP3GB6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=dolphin+connectors&qid=1569259690&s=gateway&sr=8-2 Only a couple of them. The others (including the ones that keep failing) are like an almost clear bell shaped connector. I will be picking up some of these dolphin ones. Clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Wago (50) 222-412 (50) 222-413 (40) 222-415 Lever-Nut Assortment Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GVTVY12/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-HsIDbXWHEDPXThese are impossible to disconnect. I think they are aircraft wiring approved. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Terminal block can work well too. But we typically just twist the wires together and crimp on a butt cover like the dolphin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Personally, solder and shrink tube. sonic30101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWD Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 15 hours ago, SMHarman said: Wago (50) 222-412 (50) 222-413 (40) 222-415 Lever-Nut Assortment Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GVTVY12/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-HsIDbXWHEDPX These are impossible to disconnect. I think they are aircraft wiring approved. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Definitely not for aircraft use. SMHarman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Definitely not for aircraft use. Maybe not but I've never had a connection made by one of these disconnect! Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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