Winter-Ready Outdoor Cables

Outdoor cables will face abuse from the elements presenting increased likelihood for damage or disconnection, posing a very real threat to your data network. They must be sturdy and reliable in order to last. Cables.com stocks the best outdoor power cables and outdoor network patch cables for the most affordable prices on the market. 

Buying Your Outdoor Cables at Cables.com

When you're shopping for an outdoor cable, you want something reliable to stand the elements without sacrificing strength or connectivity. This means identifying network and power cords that can weather the most extreme storms. In most cases, that means investing in outdoor cables manufactured for direct burial. Depending on the size and build of your work space, installing your network cables outdoors might be the right space-saving solution for you. Make sure you're doing your research and buying high-quality, reliable outdoor cables for your needs - cables like the kind you'll find at Cables.com. 

Outdoor Fiber Optic Cables

There are two different types of fiber optic cords - multi mode fiber, and single mode fiber. Single mode fiber optic network patch cables can provide you with virtually unlimited bandwidth. They have a smaller core than multi mode cables, resulting in smaller loss. This lower insertion loss comes with the added perk of a longer life cycle, and more besides. Meanwhile, multi mode fiber optic cords are better at handling a heavier load than single mode cables, especially where a complex data network is involved. But can these cables be installed outdoors?

Cables.com stocks a variety of fiber optic cables and accessories, including single mode OS2 patch cables available in standard yellow jackets as well as multi mode 10 GB OM3 and 40 GB OM4 aqua jacket cables. You can also purchase fiber optic couplers, fiber optic cable enclosures, and MTP/MPO cables. Though these cables all serve different purposes and can be found in multiple configurations, you will always have the option or purchasing them in custom colors or in bulk.

Our Outdoor Rated Fiber Optic Cables (sometimes spelled "fibre optic," or referred to as "optical fiber") come in singlemode or multimode fiber optic types like our LC to LC OM3 Fiber Optic Cable for Direct Burial, and are among the complete line of fiber optic cable products that Cables.com currently offers.

If it's a single mode cable you're in the market for, Cables.com has you covered! You can purchase our LC to LC OS2 Singlemode Direct Burial Duplex Fiber Cable, rated for easy outdoor installation.

Outdoor Ethernet Cables

It's essential that your outdoor ethernet cable is built to last from high-quality materials meant to withstand the elements. You might be wondering "what types of cables can I use outdoors?" and that's a good question - not all cables are meant to be installed outdoors, and using the wrong cables can result in signal disruption or worse. Cables.com stocks quality-manufactured outdoor ethernet cables intended to handle nasty weather as well as direct burial. 

We stock outdoor Category6 ethernet cables that are shielded and rated for direct burial. You can be sure that the high quality jacket of the cable will withstand years of harsh weather, whether in your backyard, around the siding of your house, or in a factory setting. It's made from rugged and durable HDPE rather than PVC, making it much more sturdy. These Cat6 outdoor ethernet cables are also built with RJ45 connectors, and 550 Mhz rated wire. They're capable of supporting POE (Power Over Ethernet) at 802.3bt up to 100W. They're waterproof, UV resistant, and because of the tough quality of their jackets are resistant to damage from insects and burrowing pests like rodents.

Outdoor Extension Cables

Though leaving your everyday extension cords unplugged out in the snow might not ruin them, the added wear and tear will render your extension cable unsafe for continued use in only a short time. There’s also the risk of fire or electrocution if a wet cable is handled before the plug is allowed to dry. That's why it’s important to invest in safe, reliable cables like the ones you can find on Cables.com that are intended particularly for outdoor installation.

You can start your search by taking a look at our bright yellow and easy-to-spot L5-15 15A watertight extension cords, suitable for many indoor and outdoor home projects. These cords are available on Cables.com at affordable rates based on length. These extension cables feature a NEMA L5-15 3-prong locking power plug and are available in lengths from six to fifty feet long. The NEMA 5-15 power receptacle is the most common in North America, so this extension cable should be capable of handling most everyday needs. 

Cables.com's Outdoor Cables are Manufactured in the US

If you haven't quite found just what you're looking for, no need to worry - we can manufacture an entirely custom cable for you at our New York warehouse based on your own specifications, right down to printing on the sleeves, at the most reasonable possible cost for custom cable assemblies. Feel free to Contact Us using our webform, or email us at sales@cables.com. You can also reach us by phone at 1-800-372-3725. We look forward to working with you!

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