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Indoor cat 6 cable running outside. (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I had an electrician run Cat 6 to all the bedrooms in my older house, and he ran the cable all along the outside of the house (not buried). It’s a blue Southwire cable that I believe is rated for indoor use, and I’m worried it may be an issue come winter here in northern-Illinois. Should I be worried about an impending doom and if so what can I do to protect the cables.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It'll be fine for 10 years or whatever. Put it in a conduit/or cover it with a riser if you're worried. It's the UV/SUN damage that will be the long term cause of concern.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks!