Do you know anyone who has used burial Ethernet cables?
Do you know anyone who has used burial Ethernet cables?
You can bury the Ethernet cable without any issues. Using a burial cable ensures it stays underground and avoids interference. You could connect directly from your home router to a switch in the garage, or plug the cable into the router and then into a switch inside the garage. Just make sure the wiring is secure and follows proper installation guidelines.
Yes, grounding is necessary. You’ll need a specific tool or method to achieve this safely.
It's also wise to add a second strand, even if you plan to run it inside the conduit. Ground movement or root expansion can cause rigid conduits to crack and shift, potentially severing the cable. A separate line, particularly one outside the same conduit, can provide an essential backup.
I was planning to simply pull the cable in and finish. The hole digging is straightforward for me. I’m having trouble locating recent YouTube tutorials that explain this method.
I wanted to clarify a few points. Did you run the conduit during the lightning strike that damaged two routers? Were the wires installed above or below ground? I’m trying to understand better, but if the underground wire was exposed when the lightning struck, could that impact the wiring? Also, did you notice any signs of the wire being slightly protruding near the damage site?