Cat 6 installation

[euroman]

I have found that Cat6 outlets from a major UK manufacturer fail testing with installed cable lengths under 30metres.
Does anyone have a solution please?

 

[Stuuk1]

Yes,

Send them back and buy another type.

 

[capitolltd]

When you say failed testing, do you mean you have used a structured cabling certifier? i.e. Sct2000.

 

[euroman]

Failed with a Wirexpert Cat 6 tester

 

[capitolltd]

I am not familiar with that tester, so do not know what functions it gives you. Does the meter not tell you what it has failed on? (i.e. X talk), and where along its length it has failed (primary or secondary @ X metres)
Are the patch panels and IDCs Cat6? And are both ends punched down to TIA 568(B)?

 

[euroman]

It all passes cat 5e so it's not a wiring issue. Fails next at cat6. I have now changed out the euro modules for some manufactured by a networking company not an electrical accessory manufacturer and the system passes easily! There is an obvious lesson here! Thanks!

 

[Phillcbr400]

What modules did you end up using and which company did you use? Ill be installing cat6 in my house so any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Phill

 

[euroman]

I got mine from AX in Horsham, the ones which failed were from (probably) the UK's largest accessory supplier. Hope that helps!

 

[Phillcbr400]

Thanks for that, I think I know where you mean. Ill get in touch with AX.