Cable in Conduit along fence
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Depends on what you call “acceptable”.
It’s not good practice to run cable on fence runs as fences can(and do) blow down.
If that’s your only solution then put the conduit run as close to the bottom of the fence as practical.
It is acceptable to have T&E cable inside conduit. Use EXPANSION COUPLERS or the conduit will go all droopy after a summer or two.
It’s not good practice to run cable on fence runs as fences can(and do) blow down.
If that’s your only solution then put the conduit run as close to the bottom of the fence as practical.
It is acceptable to have T&E cable inside conduit. Use EXPANSION COUPLERS or the conduit will go all droopy after a summer or two.
If it was me, I would design the conduit in such a way that it wouldn't matter if the conduit did allow water into it.
ASSUMING (that word again) that you are having plastic conduit, as the fence contracts, the conduit moves about as well, and joints can open up or split - and if that happens, water will get in.
So, you need to design the conduit run so that if water enters, the water will not run into the shed, or the house.
ASSUMING (that word again) that you are having plastic conduit, as the fence contracts, the conduit moves about as well, and joints can open up or split - and if that happens, water will get in.
So, you need to design the conduit run so that if water enters, the water will not run into the shed, or the house.
SWA cable might be a better option than conduit, with T&E inside.
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From the point-of-view of the T+E cable, it wouldn't matter if water got in. The only possible issue is ...
That should be achieved if the conduit entering the house and shed is sloping in the appropriate direction, couples with some 'drainage holes' in the conduit run - after all, the conduit would only be there to provide a small amount of 'mechanical protection' and to protect the cable from sunlight, so some holes in it would not be an issue.
Kind Regards, John
Another vote for SWA from me. Placcie conduit provides very little mechanical protection, not sure how well it'll endure outside. Plus pulling t & e through it is always a pain.
It theoretically doesn't even need to be buried.
Given context, one issue with SWA is that the majority of DIYers are not familiar/experienced with terminating it.
Kind Regards, John
Small SWA isn't that difficult - plenty of Youtube videos and hints and tips on here.
No, it's not difficult at all - but that doesn't alter the fact that it's something that many/most DIYers would have to 'learn about', whereas they are likely to already be very familiar with terminating T+E.
Kind Regards, John
Every day is a school day (it's good to try new things)
. At least no-one suggested doing it in MI, tools for SWA are pretty generic I'm inclined to agree, at least for myself. However, I suspect that many would prefer to do something which they already know how to do, rather than to have to extend their education with a new skill!Every day is a school day (it's good to try new things)
Kind Regards, John
That's the difference between a true DIY'er, and someone who just wants to get a job out of the way out of necessity. I try to never shy away from any sort of job, in any sphere, providing I am physically capable.
That's also true of me, but I'm sure that there are many who come into the former category you mention.
Kind Regards, John
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