Solid copper Cat5e cable is the standard for permanent structured cabling installations in UK buildings. Unlike stranded patch cables (which use flexible multi-strand conductors for patch lead flexibility), solid conductor cable maintains its installed position without memory fatigue and is rated for permanent in-wall and in-conduit installation.
Indoor/outdoor rated cable uses a UV-stabilised jacket that tolerates external installation exposure in addition to standard internal use, making this single cable type suitable for routing from indoor to outdoor without a jacket change at the transition.
305 metres is the industry-standard drum length for a single reel of structured cabling, providing enough cable for approximately 20 to 25 camera or data outlet positions at average run lengths of 10 to 15 metres per position.
Solid copper conductors are the professional specification for installations requiring full signal integrity over long runs. Copper-clad aluminium (CCA) alternatives have higher resistance and are not compliant with BS EN 50173 structured cabling standards, whereas solid copper provides the full electrical performance the Cat5e standard requires.
For network and security system installers completing structured cabling installations across London and the UK, the 305m Cat5e solid copper drum provides the standard professional cabling specification.
Key Features
- 305m drum of solid copper Cat5e UTP indoor/outdoor rated network cable
- Solid copper conductors: full Cat5e electrical performance
- Indoor/outdoor grade: UV jacket for external routing and transition points
- Standard drum length: enough for approximately 20-25 camera or data positions
- For permanent in-wall and in-conduit structured cabling installations
- Solid core: not flexible, for permanent installation only (not patch leads)
