[TowerTalk] buried conduit

Roger (K8RI) K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net
Sat Jun 9 16:17:13 EDT 2007


Although a bit late, here is what I have done: 
http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/cablebox.htm




> After 23 years in the Electrical construction trade, I have dealt with 
> this
> about million times ( or a bit less).
>
> Make the conduit large, 2-3" is fine.  Pull all cables at once, but,  also
> pull a #12 THHN stranded wire in also. You can use this as a pull wire for 
> new
> installs. NEVER use rope for a pull line along with other cables, as it 
> will

I've never had a problem using the Nylon rope shown, but I use it to pull 
the cable that really does the work.

> rip insulation of other cables to hell. Use generous amounts of wire 
> pulling
> compound ( wire soap ), it will dry, but will still lubricate.

I usually purchase a couple of quart bottles of that Yellow snot, when ever 
I'm starting another project. The inside of that conduit should be pretty 
slippery by now. <:-))

73

Roger (K8RI)
>
> Good luck!
>
> 73-Chuck KI9A
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