[PLUG-TALK] Plenum-rated ethernet cable

[Russell Johnson]

On 03/29/2010 09:23 PM, Galen Seitz wrote:
>
> No, but once lit by an external ignition source, any cable could
> potentially distribute a fire well beyond the initial source.
>
>    
It's been my experience that the wood Keith is attaching his tray to is 
more of a spread factor than the ethernet cable.

Not that it's not good to be safe, but as in all things, spending more 
than the additional protection is worth is not in ones best interest.

If the cable is being installed with proper fire breaks, then standard 
ethernet cable is more than good enough. The fire breaks will cost less 
than the added cost of the plenum rated cable.

Another thought... Are you replacing all the household wiring with 
plenum rated? If not, then the 250' of ethernet is of little consequence 
compared to the several thousand feet of electrical wiring running 
through the house.

Just my thoughts on the matter.