Is this product rated for outdoor? Is it direct burial cable?
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Casey, The amplifier is indoor-only. I believe all coaxial cable is buryable 1 because it is vinyl jacketed, 2 because it is low voltage, and 3 because you will probably replace it with something newer and better in only 10 or 20 years. Don't bury any connectors. They must be kept dry. I bought the YX510 about 4 years ago and it has never failed or disappointed me. (It might help some that I am an engineer and know what mistakes to avoid.) I have been thinking that it might soon be time to replace it with a unit that gets more frequencies. The key fact is that the unit is a linear amplifier. So the size of the indoor zone depends on how much signal the outdoor antenna collects. An antenna above the trees is essential. My outdoor antenna is high gain, so the indoor zone covers two-thirds of the house, with 5 bars in half the house. This is even though the only tower within sight of my house is 10 miles away. The unit came with 50 feet of RG6. I replaced that with 50 feet of RG11. The indoor antenna connects with a 50-Ohm connector, so I inserted 60 feet of RG8. This 110 feet of ultra-low-loss cable has about the same loss as 50 feet of RG6. If my memory is correct, the total project was: zBoost unit $250 High gain antenna $150 50 feet of RG11 $120 60 feet of RG8 $100 2 adapters: RG8 to zBoost $40 About 3 days of my time $0 Ken
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Hi Alan,I think this is not meant for outdoor. You can check their entire product line (including some outdoor use products) at: www.carlofet.com
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Exterior cable would of course be ideal due to the durability of the cable covering but this will work fine. The only problem would be possible future failure due to breakdown of the covering but this would certainly take some time to occur. The covering is a PVC type so it should last for a significant time period and the cost is very reasonable.
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Yes, it's rated for outdoor use, though we use it in the garage. Made it fine through the winter.
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Hi there, Cable is solid, has massive rubber housing, overall you could say build to last and strong to touch. It is very hard for me to say if it could last or endure outdoor elements. It looks like it could, but...... It is probably wiser to ask manufacturer. Thanx
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As in, is this rated for outdoor use? Not sure. I don't think I'd put mine outside...
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Hello Michael,I wouldn't use this cable outdoors. We do have outdoor/burial cable. Here's a link for our 1,000 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial Cable: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Here's a link for our 500 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial cable: New 500 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 500ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial ~ VIVO (CABLE-V011)Please let me know if you have any more questions.Thank you,Taylor W.VIVO Hello Michael,I wouldn't use this cable outdoors. We do have outdoor/burial cable. Here's a link for our 1,000 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial Cable: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Here's a link for our 500 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial cable: New 500 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 500ft Cat-5e Waterproof... » Read More Hello Michael,I wouldn't use this cable outdoors. We do have outdoor/burial cable. Here's a link for our 1,000 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial Cable: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Here's a link for our 500 ft Cat5e Waterproof Outdoor/Burial cable: New 500 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 500ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial ~ VIVO (CABLE-V011)Please let me know if you have any more questions.Thank you,Taylor W.VIVO « Show Less
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I am laying this cable today outdoors, however, i have it protected by conduit. I have been told that it will be OK. Trust this helps
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yes. I have it outside for the last 1.5 years and it has worked great. I believe you could also bury it....
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Yes. It is designed for direct burial in the ground but putting it in pvc conduit is the best way for it to last the longest. I always put it in conduit. Just make sure you do not pull to hard and stretch the cable. Bigger conduit is better. Wire lube in bends helps as well.
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Hello Kyle,This cable should be okay for your crawlspace. A burial cable would be more durable is all. The only worry is, how cold does it get in your crawlspace?Sincerely, Taylor W.VIVO
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I would say yes. I wanted some heavy duty cable in the offices I support and this stuff works great. This stuff is thick and well wrapped. I would be completely confident in using it outdoors. I have actually had trouble running it under desks and along floorboards because it is so damn rigid.
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It can be used direct burial underground no where. However, you can pull it through an underground conduit (PVC 2" with no more than 2 90degree sweeps recommended) with a rope and dish soap lubrication. Talk to your inspector first
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I would not bury this directly in the ground, needs to be put into electrical PVC conduit. Or the wire will degrade if installed directly in the dirt,and stop working
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Yes and no. If you put it in conduit, then it's protected enough you should be fine. It is not an outdoor rated cable, however.
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Short answer: No. Will it work - yes. Is it a good idea - no. It's not rated for anything other than low voltage work, and it's NOT rated for direct burial.
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Yes. If it is going to be buried I would make sure you use water proof wire nuts, heat shrink tubing or a liquid tape type product to protect the connection from possibly grounding out and corrosion.