[TowerTalk] Buried Pvc For Coax Run

[Keith Dutson]

Having drain holes would not work in my installation because the water table
is quite high.  Instead of worrying about water in the conduit I use
complete runs of quality coax (no splices or barrel connectors inside the
conduit).  For those who are paranoid about this, just pay the extra bux for
"direct burial" jacketed coax.

Keith

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Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 8:26 AM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Buried Pvc For Coax Run

I have seen in many previous posts about buried PVC for coax runs, and that
some people have drilled holes in the bottom of the PVC to allow for
drainage for any kind of condensation within the pipe. My question is
whether this would allow for water to seep in under conditons of heavy rains
where the ground is saturated. I would think this would happen even if you
put rocks at the bottom of the trench to allow for some water to drain. If
you have any input on this I would appreciate it. 


                                       Thanks,
                                          Todd
                                          N4JRZ

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