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So if I glue all of the joints, water will still penetrate the PVC pipe?

What does the U stand for in RG-6/U?

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Over the years condensation will collect in the raceway with no easy way to get out.
I suppose if you blew hot air through the pipe occasionally it would stay dry but nobody does that.
They do make wet location cables tho. They are just a little more expensive.
In real life regular low voltage cable would probably work if you were real careful not to damage it while you were installing it but it is not "supported" by the standard.


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Water will get in no matter how well you glue the joints. Another source is condensation.

What does the "U" stand for? Nothing of any consequence. Underground RG-6 type cable will have a grease or other goop under the jacket. Same with CAT5.

-Hal

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