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How do I run Ethernet and fiber optic cable through an exterior wall?

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How do I run Ethernet and fiber optic cable through an exterior wall?

I have fiber optic internet coming and I want to run a POE Ethernet cable out to a CCTV camera through the same hole in the wall.

I have the Polypropylene Flexible Conduit 25mm like listed at the link below:

https://www.toolstation.com/polypropylene-flexible-conduit/p47607

What I was thinking of doing was getting a 25mm drill bit and drilling a hole in the wall and running that conduit through, but there is probably a better way, any one have any better ideas?

The wall the cables need to pass is around 400mm in diameter.
 
25mm is a bloody big hole.
Drill in a downwards direction from inside. (Upwards if outside)
Ensure there is a drip loop so any moisture collects to shed, rather than drains into the wall.
Ensure that you seal the hole. A mouse can get into a pencil sized hole.

Are you sure you are getting fibre into the house? Mine is fibre to within maybe 40 feet but coax from there
 
25mm is a bloody big hole.
Drill in a downwards direction from inside. (Upwards if outside)
Ensure there is a drip loop so any moisture collects to shed, rather than drains into the wall.
Ensure that you seal the hole. A mouse can get into a pencil sized hole.

Are you sure you are getting fibre into the house? Mine is fibre to within maybe 40 feet but coax from there

25mm is a bit too big, I might get a smaller conduit and drill bit around 16mm maybe. Yes we should be getting fiber to premises, the openreach fiber joint box is in our front garden.
 
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