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Yes, Ethernet cables are designed to be durable and reliable for connecting devices.

Yes, Ethernet cables are designed to be durable and reliable for connecting devices.

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Dab_PvP_Boy
Junior Member
37
09-13-2023, 08:32 AM
#1
Your cable is connected to a vacuum cleaner from Dyson, which attempted to pull it in but failed. This situation could potentially affect the internal components, including any protective rubber casing around the cables.
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Dab_PvP_Boy
09-13-2023, 08:32 AM #1

Your cable is connected to a vacuum cleaner from Dyson, which attempted to pull it in but failed. This situation could potentially affect the internal components, including any protective rubber casing around the cables.

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Kyiara
Junior Member
44
09-14-2023, 07:13 PM
#2
Unless the vacuum includes a shredder at its end or uses a cutting laser, everything should work. Cat 8 is protected, meaning each pair of wires has some protective layer. Also, why not test the cable directly?
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Kyiara
09-14-2023, 07:13 PM #2

Unless the vacuum includes a shredder at its end or uses a cutting laser, everything should work. Cat 8 is protected, meaning each pair of wires has some protective layer. Also, why not test the cable directly?

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Smakka13
Junior Member
2
09-15-2023, 12:33 AM
#3
When the cable appears intact, it's likely still okay.
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Smakka13
09-15-2023, 12:33 AM #3

When the cable appears intact, it's likely still okay.

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ibes97
Junior Member
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09-19-2023, 11:02 AM
#4
It doesn’t confirm you missed any performance, as a damaged Ethernet cable still functioned.
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ibes97
09-19-2023, 11:02 AM #4

It doesn’t confirm you missed any performance, as a damaged Ethernet cable still functioned.

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Charlie_Gaden
Junior Member
15
09-22-2023, 07:20 PM
#5
The details, if accepted, indicate 30AWG unless it's a low-cost copper or aluminum alloy. That should be acceptable.
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Charlie_Gaden
09-22-2023, 07:20 PM #5

The details, if accepted, indicate 30AWG unless it's a low-cost copper or aluminum alloy. That should be acceptable.

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sydneyyyyyy
Senior Member
396
09-22-2023, 08:42 PM
#6
Well, if that's how you want to view it. Then there is nothing we can say to convince you otherwise, no ? It will need either an X-ray or be cut and inspected or tested with ethernet speed tester. Like I said, what's stopping you from trying the cable and see if it still perform the same ? Old cables (depending on how old) might have suffered from insulation degradation over time, which makes them brittle. Plus, what damaged it? accidentally vacuum cleaned too ?
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sydneyyyyyy
09-22-2023, 08:42 PM #6

Well, if that's how you want to view it. Then there is nothing we can say to convince you otherwise, no ? It will need either an X-ray or be cut and inspected or tested with ethernet speed tester. Like I said, what's stopping you from trying the cable and see if it still perform the same ? Old cables (depending on how old) might have suffered from insulation degradation over time, which makes them brittle. Plus, what damaged it? accidentally vacuum cleaned too ?

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xAuDesignsx
Member
214
09-22-2023, 10:02 PM
#7
Give it a shot. I'm confident it works.
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xAuDesignsx
09-22-2023, 10:02 PM #7

Give it a shot. I'm confident it works.