Cable and termination quantities
Plan cable length, stock reels and terminations for measured runs.
Your plan
Complete the inputs to see the result.
What this assumes
- Enter average measured run length, including the physical route. Allowance is additional slack and waste.
- Assumes each run has two ends. Product ratings, route suitability and installation design require separate confirmation.
How it works
Put in your numbers
Use your own rates, times and measurements.
See your answer straight away
It works it out as you type.
Copy or print it
Send it on, or keep it with the job.
What it covers: Plan cable length, stock reels and terminations for measured runs.
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How to use cable and termination quantities
Plan cable length, stock reels and terminations for measured runs.
- Enter cable runs and the other measured inputs.
- Check the units and the assumptions below the result.
- Review the result, then copy or print the plan. Signed-in managers can save a private customer snapshot.
Tips and common mistakes
- Enter average measured run length, including the physical route. Allowance is additional slack and waste.
- Assumes each run has two ends. Product ratings, route suitability and installation design require separate confirmation.
Questions
Where do the input values come from?
You enter your own values. Start with cable runs and use measured quantities, product specifications or your chosen planning assumptions.
What assumptions affect the result?
Enter average measured run length, including the physical route. Allowance is additional slack and waste. Assumes each run has two ends. Product ratings, route suitability and installation design require separate confirmation.
Can I save this against a customer?
Signed-in Field managers can open the Toolbox version and explicitly save the inputs and result to their private customer history.
Does this book work or place an order?
This prepares a planning result. Review the scope and use the existing job, quote, schedule or supplier workflow separately when ready.
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