Originally posted by IceAge Define similar problem where a LAN network cable ... made ....such damages.
Where someone unqualified and not sure what they were doing (maybe me, maybe the guy who lived here before me) poked holes through the wall and it made such damages... water got in, 6 years later paneling was rotting, mold in insulation, drywall, insects - a mess.
Maybe your smarter or better than the guy who messed up my house - or maybe your just luckier. Your gamble on that one, I rolled the dice and lost, and I just got done with the repairs a couple of weeks ago.
In this case, it was the RG-6 satellite TV cable - but that's not really all that different from an ethernet cable in terms of size or run, and sounds an awful lot like what the OP is talking about doing...
Ok, that's a...wired story or more like "cool story". I don't know what type of walls you have, how big the wholes were made and such, but that's the very worst scenario it could happen if someone it's trying to do some wholes for his LAN cable.
C'mon, it's a LAN cable. Stop this "for your safety I recommend you do X thing".
Well, I can recommend you something OP! Get a LAN switch. The cable which comes in your room, add it to the switch, then from that switch, add another cable to your computer.
Voila, safety tip
If the cable goes outside but both ends of the cable are inside, then there are two places where the cable passes between inside and outside. If you just cut a hole and stick a cable through, or leave a door or window cracked open so that a cable can go through, you're likely to get problems. It is possible to properly seal the places where the cable goes through; that's how electrical cables get into your house, after all. But do be careful and make sure that you know what you're doing.
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Power line networking is certainly worth looking into. It may or may not be the solution for the original poster, but it's worth looking into.
Originally posted by dg29031994 Thank you guys very much for the information, i dont think i will go with pipe and wire since my mom look doing the garden stuff so there are a lot of aint and other animals. Luckily one of my friends have the Powerline Adapter, i tried his and it worked really well, i think i'll spend around 50$ to get a pair of those rather than messing with the wire and pipe thing.
I'm glad to hear the powerline adapters worked and that you're willing to try those. If the ones you buy don't work, you should be able to return them. Quality matters here, so don't buy based on a cheap price.
I have installed cables professionally for a good portion of my career, and I know the standards for the US. There was a lot of misinformation posted in this thread, especially by IceAge. Without going into excessive detail, here are some quick facts for people who come across this thread in the future:
Indoor cable jackets are NOT able to withstand UV exposure. They will degrade in weeks, under best-case conditions.
Outdoor cables are NOT for indoor use. The UV-rated jackets produce toxic fumes when burned, which can kill you before you have a chance to get out of the house if there is a fire. Short lengths to reach their destination are acceptable, but not wiring your entire house with outdoor-rated cable.
The maximum cable length for Ethernet is 100 meters, or 328 feet. This includes two 5-meter patch cords at each end. This specification applies between active, powered links. Going beyond this range does not necessarily mean your cable won't work, but chances are it will be at reduced speeds due to signal loss and error rates.
The easiest way to avoid letting water into your house is to not put holes in it. If you absolutely have to, drill the holes at an upward angle of at least 10-degrees. Water doesn't flow uphill. Seal the hole with a weather seal if available, or use an outdoor-rated silicon-based sealant. Also, your cable should have a drip-loop (see images here for a simple explanation of a drip-loop) to prevent a build-up of water at the hole.
When it comes to running cables, leave it to the professionals if you can. As pointed out earlier, mistakes can cost a lot. Water damage is very expensive. Digging to bury a cable yourself is expensive if you hit anything underground. Also, you will get what you pay for with a professional installation. If you go cheap, the person doing the install won't take the time to do it right.
When running cables via drilled holes you just need to plug the holes after the wire is passed though with some good exterior caulking.
The trick is to check it at least once a year to be sure it doing alright if not take it off clean the hole and replace with new caulk. Even if you have a profesional come do it this is what they will do.
Ofc course if you have a tornado go by or have an earthquake then recheck it even if you checked it not long ago etc. Just need to use common sense and keep your weather conditions in your area in mind.
Btw when you drill holes you always have to keep in mind where your a/c outlets are and where your wiring is running through the walls, if your unsure you might have to make a small hole in the sheetrock/drywall to be sure if you don't have the house plans.
Those powerline adapters really seem a good way to do it heh, glad it worked out.
Brenics ~ Just to point out I do believe Chris Roberts is going down as the man who cheated backers and took down crowdfunding for gaming.
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If the cable goes outside but both ends of the cable are inside, then there are two places where the cable passes between inside and outside. If you just cut a hole and stick a cable through, or leave a door or window cracked open so that a cable can go through, you're likely to get problems. It is possible to properly seal the places where the cable goes through; that's how electrical cables get into your house, after all. But do be careful and make sure that you know what you're doing.
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Power line networking is certainly worth looking into. It may or may not be the solution for the original poster, but it's worth looking into.
I'm glad to hear the powerline adapters worked and that you're willing to try those. If the ones you buy don't work, you should be able to return them. Quality matters here, so don't buy based on a cheap price.
I have installed cables professionally for a good portion of my career, and I know the standards for the US. There was a lot of misinformation posted in this thread, especially by IceAge. Without going into excessive detail, here are some quick facts for people who come across this thread in the future:
Indoor cable jackets are NOT able to withstand UV exposure. They will degrade in weeks, under best-case conditions.
Outdoor cables are NOT for indoor use. The UV-rated jackets produce toxic fumes when burned, which can kill you before you have a chance to get out of the house if there is a fire. Short lengths to reach their destination are acceptable, but not wiring your entire house with outdoor-rated cable.
The maximum cable length for Ethernet is 100 meters, or 328 feet. This includes two 5-meter patch cords at each end. This specification applies between active, powered links. Going beyond this range does not necessarily mean your cable won't work, but chances are it will be at reduced speeds due to signal loss and error rates.
The easiest way to avoid letting water into your house is to not put holes in it. If you absolutely have to, drill the holes at an upward angle of at least 10-degrees. Water doesn't flow uphill. Seal the hole with a weather seal if available, or use an outdoor-rated silicon-based sealant. Also, your cable should have a drip-loop (see images here for a simple explanation of a drip-loop) to prevent a build-up of water at the hole.
When it comes to running cables, leave it to the professionals if you can. As pointed out earlier, mistakes can cost a lot. Water damage is very expensive. Digging to bury a cable yourself is expensive if you hit anything underground. Also, you will get what you pay for with a professional installation. If you go cheap, the person doing the install won't take the time to do it right.
When running cables via drilled holes you just need to plug the holes after the wire is passed though with some good exterior caulking.
The trick is to check it at least once a year to be sure it doing alright if not take it off clean the hole and replace with new caulk. Even if you have a profesional come do it this is what they will do.
Ofc course if you have a tornado go by or have an earthquake then recheck it even if you checked it not long ago etc. Just need to use common sense and keep your weather conditions in your area in mind.
Btw when you drill holes you always have to keep in mind where your a/c outlets are and where your wiring is running through the walls, if your unsure you might have to make a small hole in the sheetrock/drywall to be sure if you don't have the house plans.
Those powerline adapters really seem a good way to do it heh, glad it worked out.
Brenics ~ Just to point out I do believe Chris Roberts is going down as the man who cheated backers and took down crowdfunding for gaming.