I am in the midst of choosing a vendor to install cat6 cable in our Seattle office. Does anyone have any good/bad experiences with any particular vendor? The install will be a Belden/Panduit solution. We are currently considering Netversant, Black Box, and SCI. Any feedback is appreciated.
I've been installing Panduit jacks for about 6 years and once you've used them a couple times, they are by far faster than any of the other 'traditional' style jacks (read Avaya, Hubbell, Amp, or any keystone type). Yes, they do take a little getting use to, but not that much. And I think with the changes installation practices (for the better) that CAT6 are going to require, I think that the Panduit TX6 jacks are going to be easier than the others. I've never liked having to use a punch tool on something in my hand. Always figured I'd end up looking like Jesus after slipping. Oh, don't bother bringing up 'palm pucks' or what ever contraption vendors are trying to pass as a way of holding jacks, that will really increase your installation time.
justin
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posted on Aug 02, 2007
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Really? I've always found the Panduit Mini-Com jacks easier and faster to terminate. Though I have had about a 1 in 40 (maybe 50) miswire rate with those, as the conductors must be cut prior to termination and sometimes slip out of position during termination. Add in the time to identify the problem, re-terminate, and re-test, I probably don't actually save any time. I don't remember any miswires with Leviton or similar jacks.
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posted on Aug 02, 2007
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I have heard some others give the same feedback re: Panduit jacks (that they take longer to terminate). However, the pricing for installing Panduit vs. Ortronics has been very similar so far. The job is around 200 drops.
Good info on middleman/contractor issues. Thanks for the heads-up. I definitely want to make sure those doing the install are certified with the components.
-SteveT
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posted on Aug 02, 2007
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HAHA Panduit jacks, I just used them for the first time 2 months ago. You are right though 100%, biggest pain in the ass to terminate! I'd never use them again!
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posted on Aug 02, 2007
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How big is the job? I don't know about Panduit Cat6 but their Cat5 jacks are a pain to terminate compared to other systems. (just my opinion of course) If it's only a few drops then probably no big deal. I hate the thought of terminating hundreds of panduit jacks...
I have been contracted to do work for Black Box. They were professional and paid me but they didn't ask me about my quailifications; only requested what day they wanted me there.
Are the other companies contractors or will they sub it out? I would cut out the middleman and go directly to a local contractor.
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