[TowerTalk] Coax and asphalt shingle roofs

jimlux jimlux at earthlink.net
Tue Jul 21 12:44:25 EDT 2020


On 7/21/20 8:25 AM, Michael Tope wrote:
> On 7/20/2020 10:20 AM, jimlux wrote:
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>> You could use something like split loom around the bundle - that would 
>> provide some abrasion resistance. I have no idea if the stuff is UV 
>> resistant.
> 
> I can't speak for all of it, but I was surprised to find that at least 
> the stuff I bought seems to be very UV resistant. I've had some covering 
> a cable with a southern exposure in the southern California desert for 
> several years now and it has held up fine. YMMV.
> 

Ditto, I've got some outside for some number of years (which I don't 
know, so it's >5).  Usually the black stuff is pretty robust, but since 
I bought it at office depot - it's not like they have lot traceability 
and consistent suppliers.



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