Counterfeit Dynon cables?

[sbal0906]

Originally Posted by Carl Froehlich

Recommend not using this type of wire as you should stay with Tefzel type wire.

Stein also sells already twisted wire if that is your preference.

Carl

Good to know. Thanks!

[sbal0906]

Originally Posted by RV6_flyer

CAT-5 and CAT-6 network cable is typically SOLID copper wire. SOLID wire is not used in aircraft because the vibration makes them brittle.

Hmm... I thought it was also available as stranded but if not proper jacketed (ie. Tefzel) then it wouldn't matter.

Cheers,

[krw5927]

Originally Posted by sbal0906

Hmm... I thought it was also available as stranded but if not proper jacketed (ie. Tefzel) then it wouldn't matter.

Cheers,

Yes, network cable is also available stranded. More than the jacket material, this wire is the wrong gauge as well.

[bpattonsoa]

The best way to deal with Dynon network cables is to make half your own.

The vendors only sell specific lengths of Dynon network cables. The length of the cables you need will all have to be selected longer than you want. This results in a mess behind that perfect instrument panel.

So, figure your ideal lengths for each cable based on an optimum routing and interconnection scheme. Remember, network cables don't care which order they connect all the parts. Now do sone simple math. Add two cable lengths together, say, for example 12.5 and 17.8". Equals 30.3". Buy a 36" cable and make it into two exactly correct lengths. Pinning the one end and making up Dsubs is real simple.

Stein has great prices on Dsub tools and parts.

[SteinAir]

Not all vendors sell specific lengths. We often build them to order with a more flexible snakeskin sleeve when requested...same cost as the pre-made rigid cables.

As a result, we also stock and sell all the appropriate (correctly color coded and twisted pairs) for you to easily make your own cables along with the connectors/pins/shells if you desire and you can easily purchase those piece parts online.

Cheers,
Stein

Oh...and yeah...just forget about using Ethernet cable (even the stranded stuff)...

[ctennis]

Just as an update, Spruce reached out and confirmed that they did substitute in one of their own custom made cables. I suggested they make this more apparent during the ordering process and also in the received product, and they concurred.

Issue solved!