[TheList] OT: 25way RS-232 cable or printer cable

Mon Jul 26 14:43:07 AEST 2010

On 25/07/2010 11:40 p.m., Chris H wrote:
> Hello 'List'
>
> Sorry for the off topic post.......
>
> I am looking for a place where I can get about 15 - 30 meters of 25 way
> cable.. you know the old school RS-232 or printer cable....
>
> I really only need a 12 core but the thickness of the cable is maxed at
> 6.35MM due to the boot, and as this is going outside I guess I should
> not be too 'dodgy'
>
> It's to go into the following:
> http://nz.farnell.com/deutsch/imc26-2212x/plug-in-line-12way/dp/1019239?crosssellid=1019239&crosssell=true&in_merch=true&
>
> I have tried (websites) Jaycar, DSE, General Cable, Computer Dynamics,
> but they only sell pre-molded ones, and I cant guarantee the amount of
> cores in the cable.
>
> I figure this list would be a good place to advise where cable can be
> purchased from :)
>
> Cheers in advance..
>
>
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I have some cable in the garage actually a bloody big roll of it but 
cant remember what core it is.
How much do you and need and where abouts are you? I am in Lower Hutt.

I will have a look tomorrow and see how many core it is but I think it 
is 12 core just need to check.

Geoff