Is all Category 5 & 6 cable made to the same specification?
Well known wholesalers to the Electrical trade supply cable marked as Category 5 but when tested straight from the packaging prior to installation there have been instances where it has failed a Category 5 test. As most electricians do not carry the essential and correct test equipment, they would have bought and used these products for your network. As we are specialists in data and telecom cabling we ensure that the products we use are strictly tested and installed correctly to ensure the optimum performance of your network.
Answer… In a word NO! PDS has independently tested cables from well known wholesalers to the electrical trade and found that cable marked as Category 5 network failed our Cat5 tester straight from the box prior to installation. This is of some concern as the cable may deteriorate further if poorly installed. Most electricians do not carry the correct test equipment and would buy this product for your network. But it was very cheap cable.
