Thread: HDMI Cable problem
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Old 25-08-2011, 13:35   #11
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Re: HDMI Cable problem
This is a lesson in why you should run cable in conduit rather than just buried straight into the wall. That way any cable issues just need a repull rather than having to replaster your wall again afterwards.

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Originally Posted by Alanmoss View Post
The cable that works 1m long and has a resistance of 0.4 ohms and the one in the wall is 5m long and has a resistance 10 ohms, I dont know whether the increase in resistance due to the longer length or the problem? Any ideas.
The smallest cables used in hdmi are generally 28 gauge, which over 5m should offer a resistance of around 1 ohm.

Your cable is likely damaged in some way.

Could very well be overheating due to being buried in the wall with no air around it (another benefit of using conduit)
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