[TowerTalk] Split Loom as an anti-critter device?

[Michael Clarson]

Scott: I agree with Steve and Jeff. I would use LDF outdoors. Connectors
simpler and I believe cheaper than Superflex. Both the copper and jacket is
thicker. Both have polyethylene jackets which is pretty resistant to
critters. As a bonus, LDF4 is lower loss than Superflex. Critters seem to
love eating PVC jackets, like on RG-213. I have had a lot of Superflex
jumpers fail outdoors, usually from water. Water can get into LDF, but it
is rare and migration down the cable is much slower.  If you already have
the Superflex, that changes what you may want to do. BTW, for those worried
about water migration, check out Trilogy cable, Made in USA too!
http://www.trilogyrf.com/ --Mike, WV2ZOW

On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 7:04 PM Scott Townley <scott at nx7u.net> wrote:

> New to the Northeast, and all the critters that eat...well, everything
> when it gets cold enough.
>
> I am planning on running a length of FSJ-4 (1/2" Andrews superflex) from
> the house to the end of the back yard.  In the spring I will bury it,
> but until then it needs to sit on top of the lawn.  I worry about
> something eating through it--although it's pretty hefty for something to
> chew on, it wouldn't surprise me.
>
> I was thinking I'd put the cable in say a 1" or 1-1/2" split cable loom,
> just as an extra cover to fend off teeth.  Dumb? Unnecessary?  What does
> the Collective Wisdom say?
>
> TIA,
>
> --
> Scott NX7U
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