Shielded Ethernet Patch Panel Bond & Ground Extension Wire Adapter

Part Number - truePLUG

Features

  • Drain EMI/RFI/ESD from your shielded Ethernet cable to ground 
  • Requires three prong AC outlet, no formal bonding infrastructure needed 
  • Safe to use. Only the third “ground” prong is electrically connected
  • Metal three prong plug built to withstand multiple plugins without breaking 
  • Six foot green 14 AWG UL 1015 stranded copper wire 
  • Brass 3.70mm Y terminal 
  • Molded three prong NEMA plug (15A or 20A outlet compatible)

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Convenient and Effective Problem Solver

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you installed shielded Ethernet cable and had no easy way to bond your cable shields to ground? This is a common occurrence in smaller installations that lack a dedicated bonding infrastructure, such as with wall-mounted racks and stand-alone patch panels. Typically, shielded patch panels come with a short bonding wire designed for attachment to a rack bus bar or the rack itself. Bonding to a rack bus bar or the cabinet itself is completely ineffective unless a path to ground exists. Without the ability to bond your cable shields to a proper ground path, your shielded installation will be rendered less effective or even a source of issues.

Safe to Use

With our truePLUG grounding extension adapter, this is no longer a problem. This easy-to-use solution is simply plug-and-go. The extension wire is six feet long, providing a much longer reach, and only requires a properly grounded standard three-prong outlet (up to Code) to complete your installation. Simply unscrew your existing short bond wire on the patch panel and replace it with this extension kit. Provided with two extra screws for convenience.

Multiple Applications

This bond extension wire is also useful for other applications such as HAM radio installations, mobile communications equipment, and Ethernet surge protectors where a proper path to ground is required for the device to operate correctly.

warning sign trueCABLERequires a properly wired and grounded AC receptacle that is up to Code. Always test your receptacles with a three-prong tester prior to use of this adapter.
Weight 0.2 lbs
Length 1.96 in
Width 1.96 in
Height 5.12 in
Barcode X003S04L3H

Convenient and Effective Problem Solver

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you installed shielded Ethernet cable and had no easy way to bond your cable shields to ground? This is a common occurrence in smaller installations that lack a dedicated bonding infrastructure, such as with wall-mounted racks and stand-alone patch panels. Typically, shielded patch panels come with a short bonding wire designed for attachment to a rack bus bar or the rack itself. Bonding to a rack bus bar or the cabinet itself is completely ineffective unless a path to ground exists. Without the ability to bond your cable shields to a proper ground path, your shielded installation will be rendered less effective or even a source of issues.

Safe to Use

With our truePLUG grounding extension adapter, this is no longer a problem. This easy-to-use solution is simply plug-and-go. The extension wire is six feet long, providing a much longer reach, and only requires a properly grounded standard three-prong outlet (up to Code) to complete your installation. Simply unscrew your existing short bond wire on the patch panel and replace it with this extension kit. Provided with two extra screws for convenience.

Multiple Applications

This bond extension wire is also useful for other applications such as HAM radio installations, mobile communications equipment, and Ethernet surge protectors where a proper path to ground is required for the device to operate correctly.

warning sign trueCABLERequires a properly wired and grounded AC receptacle that is up to Code. Always test your receptacles with a three-prong tester prior to use of this adapter.
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12/21/2024
Anonymous
United States

This will do

It’s aluminum wire. Not copper.length was good. And it’s only 14ga.

trueCABLE Shielded Ethernet Patch Panel Bond & Ground Extension Wire Adapter Review
12/26/2024

trueCABLE

Thank you for your review. Our technical team confirmed the wire in our truePLUG is copper. It is not bare solid copper, so each strand has a thin coating of tin. This is why the strands have a silver color that is reminiscent of aluminum. The purpose of tinning copper wire is to help prevent corrosion of the copper, and to facilitate mechanical connections such as soldering and crimping. It might look like it, but there is no aluminum in this wire.

CW
11/29/2024
Chris W.
United States

Super simple and easy use

This product delivers as expected

12/03/2024

trueCABLE

Thanks for the feedback Chris! We are driven to make sure every product suits the needs of our networkers!

GV
06/12/2024
George V.
United States

Very useful product

I’m terminating an underground, shielded ethernet cable into a patch panel in my garage. I bought this adapter to replace the flimsy bonding wire that came with the patch panel. Turns out that the flimsiness of the bonding cable was the least of my problems. I had nowhere to connect the other end of that bonding cable because the power distribution unit I had purchased for this rack had no bonding screw. So, with one quick swap, I was able to both beef up the patch panel’s grounding wire and have it easily reach a grounded outlet. Great product, TrueCABLE! Thanks!

06/12/2024

trueCABLE

We are thrilled to hear that truePLUG saved the day with your installation. Thank you for choosing and trusting trueCABLE!

AB
06/05/2024
Alex B.
United States

Love True Cable

Everything from patch panels to keystone jacks to Cat6 cabling works perfectly!

06/06/2024

trueCABLE

Reviews like this are what we strive for! Thank you, Alex, for trusting trueCABLE with all your cabling needs!

RM
09/23/2023
Robert M.
United States

Bonding of network gear simplified

I purchased the trueCable's Ground Extension Wire Adapter and several of trueCable's Shielded Patch Panels as this was the perfect way to bond them to the same ground potential as the network gear. This was important for my deployment to limit interference and crosstalk due to onsite conditions.

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09/25/2023

trueCABLE

This review is music to our ears! We are thrilled to hear that you've had such an amazing experience with our new truePLUG and Shielded Patch Panels. Thank you for sharing your photos of your trueCABLE products in action. We are always here for you, Robert if you have any questions in the future or are ready for your next trueCABLE order!