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Conduit Size
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No. 1 1/4 is needed. Here's the table
LkEErie
LkEErie
Yes
3/4 EMT will hold 4 CAT6 cables (0.23" dia) fine. The fill percent is 38% and the standard says 40% fill max for 3 or more cables.
The jam ratio is 3.5 (you want to keep it above 3). Remember each 90 degree bend (2 max per standard) reduces the capacity by 15%. Using more robust formulas (less rounding, more exact), the 3/4 conduit (.824" dia) can hold 3 cables when you have the 2 -90 degree bends.
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Peter Buitenhek
ProfitDeveloper.com
3/4 EMT will hold 4 CAT6 cables (0.23" dia) fine. The fill percent is 38% and the standard says 40% fill max for 3 or more cables.
The jam ratio is 3.5 (you want to keep it above 3). Remember each 90 degree bend (2 max per standard) reduces the capacity by 15%. Using more robust formulas (less rounding, more exact), the 3/4 conduit (.824" dia) can hold 3 cables when you have the 2 -90 degree bends.
Regards
Peter Buitenhek
ProfitDeveloper.com
What is the recommended workstation conduit size to house 4 CAT6 cables - is 3/4 inch large enough?"
It really depends on what you are doing with the conduit. 3/4" will be fine for a 7' straight box stub. However if you are trying to run distance or there are bends or sweeps involved you will need at least 1".
It really depends on what you are doing with the conduit. 3/4" will be fine for a 7' straight box stub. However if you are trying to run distance or there are bends or sweeps involved you will need at least 1".
I would never recommend 3/4 in any pull that involves sweeps and bends.
I agree with wires that you want 1" minimum. We have also discovered that pulling soap will break down over the years and almost act as a gluing agent between the jacket and the conduit.
I work for a Telco so we may revisit sites to pull new wire years later and have encountered this often enough that I now use water as a lube agent for pulling long runs.
NCSS NCTS NCTE
I agree with wires that you want 1" minimum. We have also discovered that pulling soap will break down over the years and almost act as a gluing agent between the jacket and the conduit.
I work for a Telco so we may revisit sites to pull new wire years later and have encountered this often enough that I now use water as a lube agent for pulling long runs.
NCSS NCTS NCTE
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RikRodgers
Vendor
To add to Crowtalks' post- If you've gotta use cable lube, use yellow 77, or another product designed for that application. I've seen dish soap used a lot, too, and it does create hassle down the road. Most true cable lube is made with Teflon.
Oh, and 3/4" should be fine.
Oh, and 3/4" should be fine.
franklin97355
Technical User
I like this stuff scroll down and watch the video or Google 'pull-o-rama'
The answer is "42"
The answer is "42"
Lubrication makes all the difference in the world when pulling cable. The less friction the better! IDEAL CLEAR GLIDE or AQUA GLIDE gets my vote!
I have even used it to pull wire when there is no conduit in an insulated wall. I had six runs to re pull in a house. I was happy the old ones were not stapled. It worked great.
....JIM....
I have even used it to pull wire when there is no conduit in an insulated wall. I had six runs to re pull in a house. I was happy the old ones were not stapled. It worked great.
....JIM....
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