[te12co2w]

What is the underground version of cat 5e called? This will be in conduit, class 1. div 1. I am guessing cat 5e is not rated for underground itself. Is that true? Thanks

 

[erics37]

"Flooded" cat 5e (or 6 or whatever). It's got a different jacket and it's filled with goop to prevent water infiltration and wicking. Works great but the goop sucks when you have to punch down the ends.

 

[LoVolt134]

Go to your supply house and tell them you need outdoor/underground cat5e 4pair. Tell them you need an icky-pic (gel in the cable) cleaning kit too. Be prepared to have your hands waterproof for the rest of the day even if you clean it...

 

[8V71]

Does anyone have experience with the powdered form of goo? It looks like flour or baby powder until it gets wet. Phone guy gave me a roll of underground cat3, and it does goo up, but I'm not sure there is enough in there to stop water.

 

[Semi-Ret Electrician]

What is the underground version of cat 5e called? This will be in conduit, class 1. div 1. I am guessing cat 5e is not rated for underground itself. Is that true? Thanks

Good advise on the wire but will the power be Class 2 and satisfy Art 725?

Class 1 Div 1 might need safety barriers etc.

 

[mikeh32]

just get direct burial cat5.

 

[te12co2w]

thanks

I guess the control guy is going to supply the wire. From Fuelmaster control, all the way back to the server.
We are to install the conduit and pull wire.