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Re: DSX cross-connect solution


From: "Ricky Beam" <jfbeam () gmail com>
Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 17:23:13 -0400

On Mon, 04 May 2009 16:05:30 -0400, Wallace Keith <kwallace () pcconnection com> wrote:
I would stick with wire wrap, 66 blocks make an inferior connection.

True, but a 66 block will work.  Usually.  And is easily re-punched.

If someone cannot deal with wire wrapping, they are not living in a
telecom world.

Really. Seriously, who cannot do wire wrap? It takes, literally, 5 minutes to learn to do it. And that's with a "screw driver" wirewrap tool. With one of these [http://www.datacomtools.com/catalog/Wire-Wrap-tools/jonard-wire-wrap-gun.htm], it takes about 10s, and you get a consistent, near perfect wrap every time. (yes, it's a bit pricey, but very worth the cost even if you only use it once to wire a single panel.)

--Ricky

PS: That's just the gun; it'll need a tip/sleeve. I recommend a complete kit. [http://www.datacomtools.com/catalog/Wire-Wrap-tools/wire-wrap-kits.htm]


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