Cat6 in a Concrete Jungle - Learning Network Cable Management

[@Desert_Fawks]

Those bridal rings are awesome

[@phsouzabr]

You did not just install that cabinet in front of a minisplit ... how on earth are they supposed to open the minisplit unit for cleaning the filter now??!?!?!?

[@utiniposungu1221]

He said in the comments that the split is dead. So it doesn't matter. 😊

[@neltechnetworks]

Thanks, that was great work with the installation and the videography, I have subscribed and smashed the notification bell, looking forward to more installs.

[@rosegold7975]

Love the video. Keep up the great work

[@ivanparovozoff9836]

It’s a big mistake to place rack to close to AC - how to access split block for maintenance? 😢

[@tciproductions]

Makes no difference, its dead like all the rest of the items that were in that room, TV included.

[@moralesj2239]

@@tciproductions probably cleared with the customer where they would install the cabinet before they completed the work. I personally might’ve stressed to the customer “look I know you don’t use this but it’s an asset that could be used one day and this new cabinet will be blocking maintenance access to the AC…” just to ensure the customer is not only aware of the impact to the surrounding area but also to ensure you, the installer, are adequately covered for any future complaints. I might even insist on an email to have a paper trail

[@FredsTech1]

Looking forward to the next one! Thanks

[@johnnyvegas2015]

looks great... the only thing that I would suggest is to wear a safety harness while working on the lift.

[@colinshaw5203]

I like the support brackets, in Australia we are required to support cables every 300mm. Also why enter the cabinet from the bottom? Lot neater from the top.

[@tciproductions]

You know what, Jeff always does that and at this point I've stopped trying to change him, he's perfect just the way he is. We are also required supports, I thought it might be fun to show how they get installed.

[@Eric-qx1kx]

Hilti bridle rings, wow I did not know these existed, these look really nice, better than jhooks IMO. I never really liked bridle rings before with that cheap looking plastic saddle that snaps on them but these are very nice and made specifically for category rated cable. Wish they had more mounting option for them and sizes, looks like they only have 2". Not necessarily that expensive either, yes they are more than 2" jhooks but Hilti is always pricy.

[@tciproductions]

I talked to my Hilti rep when I was buying all this stuff originally and the reason is essentially if they got bigger and were fully loaded, the fastener might not be up to it. They prefer the situation was that the fastener is way over spec'd for the scenario they have in mind. I put in a second chain of bridles if I need to. Also, I have used the nailer to just slam in a J-Hook right to the wall, so that works too, and then you can size it how you want.

[@Eric-qx1kx]

@@tciproductions That makes sense, that fastener is probably is not that strong, somewhere between a hammer drive anchor and a plastic molly type concrete anchor. Also, I guess you could still use these unconventionally in a building steel type scenario, just remove the nail and use a beam clamp to clamp down on the baseplate of the ring and an ibeam or joist, that would be quite strong.

[@glendonh3711]

Quick and genuine question: Why was the ceiling rings a better choice than trunking?

[@tciproductions]

I'm not sure of that term exactly, but in my region only an electrician may install conduit, so we use the light-weight rings. They are very smooth and cables just glide right through them, so if we can get a string through it, a fellow on the ground can just pull a group of cables through with little effort. Sometimes conduit can have a fair amount of friction. It looks a lot better though, so its a trade-off.

[@glendonh3711]

@tciproductions Alright cool. Good vibes.

[@kewlheadkewlhead4038]

Model and link for the fluke set please

[@tciproductions]

Hi there, it is this unit here: amzn.to/3yScCmT They are a little expensive so I don't often tell people to go out and buy them, but that's what I use for simple jobs that don't need high end testing.

[@kewlheadkewlhead4038]

@@tciproductions thank you! Nice vidz, all the best!

[@ccscompletecablingsystem]

Are you in Cali???

[@tciproductions]

I'm located in Hawaii - similar climate!

[@ccscompletecablingsystem]

OK nice! I like your hard work, I can respect that. If you were in Cali I'd say lets hook up. I'm changing the cabling industry with my system. All cabling companies need this system. The days of everyone doing their own things their own way are over...no more toning and wasting time! Keep up the good work bro!@@tciproductions

[@TheJonchihuahua]

What kind of ladder is that?? Have a link?

[@tciproductions]

It is this one, it is a bit expensive, so I didn't think to list it: amzn.to/3tKzCC1

[@info_stationsat]

❤❤

[@neptunesnep9458]

I really enjoy your new line of videos on networking. It has been great to learn from a real professional. I've even picked up that cable crimp tool (such an awesome thing). I've noticed two things in this video and got some questions: In the "Small Business Open Frame Rack Build" video you used some short pipe pieces to not leave any "DIY-looking" holes in the dropped ceiling for the cables going to the rack. Why didn't you do it this time? Was it because last time an external person cut the holes? Also, did you install the rack upside down by accident? I noticed the cables were going into the rack mount from below, was there a reason for this? Couldn't you just have flipped it, if it was like this by design? Thank you in advance. This is some great stuff you've got going in the past half year.

[@tciproductions]

You've got some sharp eyes. So for this ceiling, the tile was super "mushy" and we didn't have anything that fit the bill. For that reason, we notched out a small section. I don't like doing it, and I may have mentioned in the video except the team made that hole when I wasn't there to film it sadly. The rack is not upside down, instead, it is Jeff's preference to enter the slack from the bottom of the cabinet. I don't really micromanage my people, he likes it that way and there's no real downside. The rack has entries at top and bottom so either way would work. I prefer the top personally. You'll see on other vids or reddit threads that people have their way, no sense trying to change them :) I'll put some more stuff out there, you may see other takes on how to handle the bundle as we go along.

[@Eric-qx1kx]

@@tciproductions Wish more business owners and project managers were like this, most want to micromanage everything you do, right down to the type of knots you tie in your pull string.....lol. Its always interesting to me to see the way different companies and different techs do things. In cabling there is not always one right way to do something, often there are multiple ways to accomplish the same task, neither may necessarily be right or wrong, just different......but... you'll very often have techs/installers/ PMs etc who think their way is the ONLY way or the best way, because that's what they are use too

[@tciproductions]

@@Eric-qx1kx I give my people a style guide on how I want things, however I leave some room for you to be you :)

[@s.ep30]

safety harness!!!

[@TheTastefulThickness]

Why not use female to female patch panel couplers so you dont have to wire anything

[@tciproductions]

The locations were new outlets for the bulk of them.