ultrasonic Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 recently purchased some 100m alarm cable reels, in 4, 6 and 6 core. Has anyone had problems with cables recently? the quality is so poor, the outer insulation will not strip easily, and the inner cores are so fine, that when you manage to strip them, the conductor is so fine it will not push into an open connector on a panel or even connector strip. To add insult to injury the colours are way off, some had no yellow, but grey/white, the green so dark it looks like black, I told the supplier but said no one else has commented. I know I am getting older! What cable does anyone recommend? see a few photos attached. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It's cheap CCA Type 3 garbage, you get what you pay for. Only use CQR pro here. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Have to agree with SWB: it might be dearer than some but never had any problems with CQR cable & I like to fit once, not have to replace cheap cables. Customers Love us, Intruders Hate us. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Also I wouldn't bother with 4 or 6 any more. Much easier to standardise on 8C, spare cores can always be useful. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Agreed cca is budget stuff I'd only use copper myself securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, sixwheeledbeast said: Also I wouldn't bother with 4 or 6 any more. Much easier to standardise on 8C, spare cores can always be useful. I normally keep 6 and 8 core, 6 for contacts & 8 for everything else. Customers Love us, Intruders Hate us. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 29 minutes ago, james.wilson said: Agreed cca is budget stuff I'd only use copper myself The CCA SW sell cqr isnt bad tho good for house bashing Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It's the best I could find for the cost. securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, james.wilson said: It's the best I could find for the cost. looking at a popular on line retailer... can I buy your "cut lengths" of 8 core cqr in 100m lenghts as strangely its nearly 4p per meter cheaper than a coil Mr Veritas God Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I'll have a word! securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42769-alarm-cables-468-core/#findComment-483964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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