[Lowfer] Cat 5 cable

[Bill Ashlock]

Mike R,

>Yea I was thinking of using the #12 to pull the Cat 5 up
>there. I hope like heck it doesn't get snagged as I know I can't yank >on 
>it like I did with the #12 wire when it got snagged up beyond where I would 
>want to climb!!!

This is called 'the loopers nightmare'!

>Let me pull out the largest spool tomorrow morning and see
>how long a continuous run is first. I suppose I can splice it and use
>adhesive heatshrink to give it the strength so it doesn't fail up high. How 
>long would the Cat 5 last in the sunlight and would it handle a 100mph 
>wind??? My #12 loop has survived several 80 to 100mph winds and lots of ice 
>with heavy wind. I would hate to put something up and have it come down and 
>loose my wire to pull through the tree tops.

Yeah, I hear you. I suggest this as just a test loop not for next winter. 
How about pulling up some strong 3/16" nylon cord along with the cat 5 and 
leave this as a safety line?

Bill




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