Flat Cat 6 Vs Thick Cat 5 Cable? Which One?

[Gerrywan]

Hi guys
Im looking at wiring options for LAN in the build I am doing.

I have been looking at flat Cat cables and i found this http://www.tradexguru.com/networkin...-super-flat-data-cable-transmission-rj45.html flat cable which is a CAT 6.

Because its flat (i want to place it under carpets and floorboards)
Do you think there will be any more data loss than a normal 'thick' style cat 5 or cat 6?
Im always a bit sceptical on flat cables, although I have never tried or tested them.
Has anyone else got experience in using them?
Obviously once the cables are installed, no one will want to get them out again or modify them so I want to future proof the network for a good few years also.

Thanks guys

 

[jtonline]

To be Cat 6 cable it has to meet industry standards and therefore it makes no difference if its construction is flat or round.

I use flat Cat 6 cables in trunking above the skirting board from my Ethernet switch to my laptop, TV, PS3 & PVR. Choosing flat cable meant I could use low profile trunking.

 

[SimonH2]

Im looking at wiring options for LAN in the build I am doing.
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Because its flat (i want to place it under carpets and floorboards)

If this is a build then don't plan on bodges like putting cables under carpets. It's not allowed for mains cables for good reason, and you really shouldn't be doing it with data cable unless it really is the last resort.

Secondly, the cable you link to is a patch cord. Ideally, for fixed cabling (you did say this is a build) you install fixed cabling (non stranded) terminated to sockets into which you plug short patch leads to the equipment.