Sparks always seem to strip data like they strip power - they take the jacket off right the way to where it comes into the box, so you lose all the twists on the cable and then it will never certify.

In reply to a post by jpm:

Sparks always seem to strip data like they strip power - they take the jacket off right the way to where it comes into the box, so you lose all the twists on the cable and then it will never certify.

.....and as for TV/Sat co-ax....

I tell them, it's like a water pipe, don't squash it, and don't bend it round a right angle !

They wouldn't let sparks do the plumbing on new builds so I can't understand why they let them loose on data cabling. No testing most of the time it's just plain unacceptable. I think if it was me I would be asking for a test certificate which would probably end up being a deal breaker unless they let me get a specialist in during 1st/2nd fix to do it properly

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In reply to a post by Zarjaz:

When queried I usually reply ‘ well you wouldn’t ask me to do your electrics would you ?’

Homeplugs/powerline adaptors are definitely a 'no no' also!

In reply to a post by Zarjaz:

When queried I usually reply ‘ well you wouldn’t ask me to do your electrics would you ?’

Some of us can!

My mum moved in to a new Persimmons home last week.
There was no internal Ethernet wiring, no option to order any, and they weren't willing to allow her to install any of her own during the build process.
It's something she enquired about a few times but they weren't willing to be flexible. Basically wait till after we've plastered all the walls and you've moved in then install your own.

It's also a site that hasn't allowed any other providers to install their own network/ducting so Persimmons own FTTP is all that's available via their ISP FibreNest.

Funny you should mention test certificates. I have them for the Ethernet, satellite and aerial coax.

In addition to the six Ethernet ports, they installed a satellite dish with an 8-way LNB pre-cabled to points around the house. We use it for Sky in the lounge and Freesat in the other rooms (our LG TVs have it built-in).

Sounds like I was lucky to have a builder that did it properly; by engaging a local comms specialist. None of this was charged; all as standard.

In reply to a post by j0hn83:

There was no internal Ethernet wiring, no option to order any, and they weren't willing to allow her to install any of her own during the build process.
It's something she enquired about a few times but they weren't willing to be flexible. Basically wait till after we've plastered all the walls and you've moved in then install your own.

Building for the 21st Century (I think not)

In reply to a post by DougM:

Funny you should mention test certificates. I have them for the Ethernet, satellite and aerial coax.

In addition to the six Ethernet ports, they installed a satellite dish with an 8-way LNB pre-cabled to points around the house. We use it for Sky in the lounge and Freesat in the other rooms (our LG TVs have it built-in).

Sounds like I was lucky to have a builder that did it properly; by engaging a local comms specialist. None of this was charged; all as standard.

Thats really good to hear, well done to your builder, puts others to shame.

I’m mildly shocked to be honest.

Whoa a builder actually employing someone who understands that cabling certification is actually a thing and has access to a certification tester!! Everyone say Fluke [double entendre intended] 😎

Normally you’d be lucky to get a sparky bell-ing the wires out for continuity.