Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Belden 1532A Direct Burial RG6 Coax Cable Video

As always, we've been busy making product videos for you. Today's video features a direct burial RG6 cable by Belden. This RG6 coax cable is used primarily for CATV installations, and is perfect if you have a satellite dish in your backyard, or anywhere not attached to the house. You can order this cable in 250ft, 500ft, 750ft or 1,000ft. To order, click the link above or visit Discount-Low-Voltage.com



Belden Part # 1532A

Friday, March 26, 2010

How To Terminate Unicam ST Fiber Connectors


Corning UniCam ST Connectors are a great solution for any fiber installer. Their ease of use make them ideal for beginners and professionals alike. Besides Pre-Terminated fiber optic cable, these connectors are the next easiest solution. Traditional fiber connectors required a multitude of tools and what seemed like an endless amount of steps required to finish just 1 strand of fiber. The UniCam connectors require only 2 minutes per strand, saving you in overall labor costs. Let's take a look at the video: How To Terminate Corning UniCam ST Fiber Connectors



Check out the other labor saving fiber optic connectors we offer by AFL Telecommunications: FAST Fiber Optic Connectors

The FAST fiber connectors from AFL Telecommunications are similar to the UniCam connectors, but actually require fewer steps. Available in ST, SC and LC models, with options for 62.5/125, 50/125, Singlemode, or 10G Laser Optimized 50/125 fibers. To order any of these products, click the links above or visit Discount-Low-Voltage.com/Fiber

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Thursday, March 25, 2010

100 Pair Cat3 Telephone Cable Video

 Here's our 100 pair category 3 telephone cable for indoor use. This cable is cut per foot, so you can order any length between 1 and 1,000 feet. We also have it available with a plenum rated jacket, for use in air handling spaces in accordance with Fire & Safety Code. Smaller pair counts are available online, as low as 4 pairs. If you need more than 100 pair cable, please contact us for a quote.



To order, click the link above or visit Discount-Low-Voltage.com

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

100 Pair Aerial Telephone Cable Video


100 Pair Aerial/Duct Category 3 Telephone Cable for Outdoor Use

Let's take a look at what the 100 pair aerial telephone cable looks like. As you can see, this is a very thick and strong cable, with an outside diameter of 0.88". The 24AWG durable black jacket us UV and weather resistant. Underneath the jacket is a corrugated 0.008" aluminum tape and plastic coating for superior protection.


Features:
- USA Made
- General Cable part # 7527161
- 100 Pair
- 24 AWG (American Wire Gauge)
- PE22 Rated for Aerial/Duct
- UV Resistant Jacket
- Corrugated Aluminum Tape





Note: We recommend using a PE89 cable for direct burial use. The PE89 features a water blocking gel for supreme protection against the elements. 

To order, click the link above, or visit Discount-Low-Voltage.com

Friday, March 19, 2010

How To Build a Cheap Wall Mount Fiber Box


So your installing fiber optic cable and don't want to spend $80+ on a wall mount fiber box enclosure. Let's say all you have is 6 strands of fiber your working with, or even less, maybe a 4 strand fiber. Or maybe it's going inside a closet where it wont be seen. No matter what the case, we have the perfect solution. A 6-port surface mount box. These are generally used for voice and data installations, but double perfectly as a wall mount fiber box at a fraction of the cost. Typically, savings will be between $75-$95, depending on the box. Let's take a look at what you need for a typical 6 strand fiber install. If your only using 4 strands, just change the quantity on the ST couplers and F-Connector inserts to 4. We still recommend using a 6 port box due to the size and cable distribution posts to wrap the fiber around.

What You Need:
Qty 1 - 6 Port Surface Box
Qty 6 - ST Coupler
Qty 6 - F-Connector Insert

Assembly is quick and only requires about 5-10 minutes. In this video, Mercy shows you what this all looks like. Enjoy



To order, simply click the links above, or visit Discount-Low-Voltage.com

Still have questions? Give us a call at (888) 797-3697

Want to make your fiber optic cable install even easier? Check out our Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies. These assemblies come ready to pull, in any length, with whatever connectors you need. Saves you from having to buy all those expensive fiber tools and comes with test results.

We hope this article on How To Build a Cheap Wall Mount Fiber Box helped you save some money. Were always interested in hearing about your ideas. If you have any tips or tricks on cost saving ideas, leave a comment below, we'd love to hear about them.