[SCCC] SCCC Digest, Vol 95, Issue 20

[Art K6XT]

I use PVC irrigation tubing fittings of a size to accommodate the 
cables. My current penetrations are a pair of 4 inch fittings. I cut a 
hole to fit ordinary PVC irrigation pipe. I use 22-1/2 degree elbows 
inside and out serving three purposes. Holds the through pipe in place, 
keeps the weather out, and directs the cables toward their targets. The 
fittings also come in 11, 45, and 90 degrees. The sharper angles too 
sharp for coax in my opinion.

Cutting the hole looks hard. Its not. Get the pipe. Scribe a circle. 
Drill a bunch of holes around the circumference. Use a keyhole saw to 
finish the cutout. Make sure the hole will just clear the pipe, but will 
not clear the fittings, then it all stays in place.

Filling the excess space with ordinary rags and a bit of stainless steel 
wool keeps the critters out.

A benefit is there are no sharp edges such as with sheet metal vent 
fittings. The pipe is simple to cut with a hacksaw - but for a really 
spiffy cut use an abrasive cutting blade for an ordinary 6 or 7 inch 
electric saw. Very little refuse and a smooth cut.

This is simple to use whether horizontal or vertical.

73 Art K6XT
Allison, Colorado
Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to set us off !


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> From: "Dennis Younker NE6I"<NE6I at cox.net>
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> I would be interested in hearing what wall entry solutions SCCCers are using
> for coax feed through.
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> I am aware of the MFJ window solution and may go that route, but I hate to
> lose the window screen.
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> --Dennis, NE6I
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