[geeks] rj-45 boots installed after connector?

[Dan Sikorski]

On 9/2/2011 7:13 AM, gsm at mendelson.com wrote:
> I have some specialized cables that use RJ-45 connectors. They don't 
> come with
> protective boots on them, and I would like to add something to keep the
> clips intact.
<snip>
> They are made in China, so there is no chance of my sending them back
> for "re-clipping".
> One thing I was thinking of is to split a boot longways and put it on
> the cable. To hold it in place, I would wrap the cable end with tape.
>
> Any suggestions?

Would a piece of heat shrink tubing over the clip do the trick?  I've 
never tried it, but now that I've thought about it might try it on the 
patch cable I keep under the couch in the living room that I have to put 
a new RJ-45 on every 8 months or so due to abuse.

     -Dan