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Running LV conduit through attic - what do I need to know?
I want to run 1" LV conduit (Carlon Resi-gard) through the attic. Basically, I am using the attic for the "horizontal" run from one room to another.
I will be sealing the hole with some caulking, ...
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Does conduit terminated in backless gang boxes defeat the purpose of fireblocking?
My understanding for an ENT conduit (other than for future flexibility) was that it was fire-rated, to reduce the spread of fire/air-flow between floors. If the conduit went through fire-blocks or ...
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Using fire retardant sealant for low-voltage cables through walls
I plan to wire my house with CAT6 cables, running inside the walls (drywall, wood). I would have to drill through the floor and probably through fire blocks in between the studs.
Lot of guides advise ...
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What is the safe/proper way to run non-metallic conduit between floors?
I need to run a CAT5 line and a 22/4 alarm wire from my 2 story attic to the first floor. I have access to the interior of the walls (I will re-dryboard). I'd like to run carlon ENT from the attic ...
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