Patch panels, keystone jacks and plates

[nightowl]

For those of you who have done wiring before where have you purchased your patch panels and keystone jacks and plates? I am looking for about a 24 port patch panel. For the keystone jacks I only need RJ45 and RG6 jacks right now. Unless someone mentions something that I have not thought of. I have been looking online and I have found some retailers but I would like to know who you guys/girls have dealt with and who you would recommend.

 

[Cooky]

I buy those things from newegg.com if the budget is short; if you're looking for better quality stuff check out blackbox.com

 

[bgroff]

Has anyone noticed that 12 port Wall mount patch panels seem rather scarce right now? I checked my normal around town sources and can't seem to find them...

 

[nightowl]

I never thought to look at Newegg. Don't really think of them for networking stuff. I will check them out!

Edit: I just looked at Newegg and they do not have RG6 jacks for the keystone plates. I am building a new house so I have the chance to do everything myself. 🙂

 

[skyking]

deepsurplus

I have ordered quite a bit from them for small jobs. It has all certified out without a hitch. The patch panels, keystone jacks, the patch cables.

 

[reicherb]

I've had pretty good luck with MilesTek.

 

[networkman]

I usually purchase from http://www.graybar.com for larger client jobs.

 

[nightowl]

Thanks for the suggestions. I am liking Deep Surplus right now and I get Skittles with my order! 🙂

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: networkman
I usually purchase from http://www.graybar.com for larger client jobs.

Likewise. I go graybar and the house brand, allentel. They back it up, and I am comfortable installing it. Lately, I get better wire deals from Platt here in Washington/Oregon, but still get the rest from Graybar.

 

[chiwawa626]

Originally posted by: skyking
deepsurplus

I have ordered quite a bit from them for small jobs. It has all certified out without a hitch. The patch panels, keystone jacks, the patch cables.

I recommend this site, I've ordered nearly 200 keystone jacks/plates from them, great products. They also give you a pack of skittles with every order 🙂