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I need to run two phone lines and a network cable about 40 metres from the house to a shed. I have sufficient data (Cat5) and phone cable (both indoor versions) and 20mm conduit. I'm just wondering about the wisdom of using this indoor cable in conduit, as there will be places where the cable will be exposed to the elements, though not to the danger of being cut into by a spade or anything. On the assumption that this would be unwise (I don't want to be doing this all again in a year or two!) I've sourced (but not yet purchased) 5-pair outdoor (jelly-protected, but not armoured) phone cable at a reasonable price at a supplier. Would those out there in the know recommend that I use this for both the phone and data cable run (two lengths, I mean), but still put it inside conduit where it is at risk of any contact.? If so, is it okay to work with - I'm assuming that the cores are going to be immersed in jelly inside the cable? Will it be a nightmare to wire? Also, if I make one of the runs for the two phone lines, and the other for just the network, will there be any danger of "cross-talk" (I don't actually know what that is, but I assume it degrades the signal of both cables), as the two cables are right next to each other inside the conduit? Thanks.