Running Cable Bay Window

[h901]

hi
i've been at a job where the customer wants network cable run round the front outside of the house across the bay window (cable for cctv) they don't want the cable exposed and want it in some sort conduit. i was just hoping for some ideas on how to run it.
thanks

 

[Leesparkykent]

hi
i've been at a job where the customer wants network cable run round the front outside of the house across the bay window (cable for cctv) they don't want the cable exposed and want it in some sort conduit. i was just hoping for some ideas on how to run it.
thanks

Why don't you want to use conduit?

 

[h901]

Why don't you want to use conduit?

i don't mind using conduit, just thought there might be other ideas. also how easy is it to bend the conduit for a bay window or is using flexi conduit better?

 

[Leesparkykent]

i don't mind using conduit, just thought there might be other ideas. also how easy is it to bend the conduit for a bay window or is using flexi conduit better?

warm it up, use your spring to create the curve by moving it along and forming the arch then manipulate it in place with the saddles.

 

[The Ghost]

Use 20mm black conduit with glue for joints. Bending is easy with spring.

 

[sparksburnout]

You need to get a good cranking action to warm it up in this weather. Don't let the neighbours see you.

 

[h901]

You need to get a good cranking action to warm it up in this weather. Don't let the neighbours see you.

hahaha, might go to work early when the neighbours are sleeping

 

[Deleted member 72666]

hahaha, might go to work early when the neighbours are sleeping

......Even worse, they might think you're a peeping tom!

 

[sparksburnout]

Reminds me of a funny incident a few years ago, when me and a mate were out on our mountain bikes. After getting a puncture on a canal path he preceded to put a new tube in and then inflate it with one of those mini pumps. Bent over the wheel and pumping away furiously, we were heckled by a couple of obviously wordly-wise females on the pavement above who could only see him from behind "Oi go on mate go for it!" accompanied by raucous laughter. I often think about it when I am bending a bit of 20mm.

 

[KennyKen]

PVC Conduit what's that? My apologies for being pretentious... Just use the Metal Stuff!

 

[h901]

PVC Conduit what's that? My apologies for being pretentious... Just use the Metal Stuff!

steel bender too expensive and big to carry in the van

 

[KennyKen]

Yeah I made a Typo error. It was supposed to say. I just use the metal stuff. Agreed though A rather costly way of mechanically protecting a cable.

 

[Rpa07]

Reminds me of a funny incident a few years ago, when me and a mate were out on our mountain bikes. After getting a puncture on a canal path he preceded to put a new tube in and then inflate it with one of those mini pumps. Bent over the wheel and pumping away furiously, we were heckled by a couple of obviously wordly-wise females on the pavement above who could only see him from behind "Oi go on mate go for it!" accompanied by raucous laughter. I often think about it when I am bending a bit of 20mm.

 

[Rpa07]

similar was my mate having a shave over a stream when camping, I still remind him regularly! 5 minutes later a farmer chased us (it was his stream on his side of the wall!) and actually shouted "Oi! Geroff my land" - so West Country!

 

[Rpa07]

Exterior rated Cat 6 in black - did it bottom to top on my house and looked good.

 

[h901]

Exterior rated Cat 6 in black - did it bottom to top on my house and looked good.

funnily enough that's what i suggested to the customer but he's tight and doesn't want to pay extra for it

 

[Rpa07]

Not much extra and less in price and size than 20mm. It worked a treat UV rated.

 

[h901]

On another note, when would you use heavy gauge conduit instead of normal light gauge?

 

[KennyKen]

All depends on the environment this includes weather exposure. Site specific requirements. Type of installation. Solar installs on the DC side require Heavy Duty UV rated conduit.