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Hi

Just got a quick question. I install CCTV systems and want to start using steel conduit instead of PVC.
Do I need to ground the conduit if it will only have CAT6 network cable inside.

Thanks
 
Hi

Just got a quick question. I install CCTV systems and want to start using steel conduit instead of PVC.
Do I need to ground the conduit if it will only have CAT6 network cable inside.

Thanks
If its an exposed conductive part it needs earthing. if its an extraneous conductive part it needs bonding. If its neither it doesn't need earthing nor bonding.
 
exposed conductive part- conductive part of equipment which can be touched and which is not normally live, but which can become live under fault conditions.

extraneous conductive part- a conductive part liable to introduce a potential, generally earth potential, and not forming part of the electrical installation.
 
exposed conductive part- conductive part of equipment which can be touched and which is not normally live, but which can become live under fault conditions.

extraneous conductive part- a conductive part liable to introduce a potential, generally earth potential, and not forming part of the electrical installation.
Think he's busy watching the vids Lee, he might reply in a couple of hours once he's woken up :)
 
I read it as the op was using it for cctv drops or in places where cables couldn't be hidden or clipped. I would be very suprised if these cctv steel conduit were buried and introducing and earth path into the building, as the cabling is cctv no dangerous voltage will be running through the conduit at most poE would be used still less than <50v or BNC sytem more commonly using 12v. If the op could give more detail to the exact use of the steel conduit then wee may be able to offer more unique advice to your post.
 
I read it as the op was using it for cctv drops or in places where cables couldn't be hidden or clipped. I would be very suprised if these cctv steel conduit were buried and introducing and earth path into the building, as the cabling is cctv no dangerous voltage will be running through the conduit at most poE would be used still less than <50v or BNC sytem more commonly using 12v. If the op could give more detail to the exact use of the steel conduit then wee may be able to offer more unique advice to your post.

Yes you are correct in the way you understood it. Cheers
 

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