Is it safe to run this wire outdoors (along a roofline)? I expect over time the coating would degrade, but is that &gt; 5 years?
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I recommend asking the question directly from the manufacturer or check their website. Sorry I have used it only for indoor purposes.
965821
It is not rated for outdoor use. I'm a contractor and I wouldn't use it outside. This is standard cat5e. There is cable rated for outdoor use but it is much more expensive and rightly so. If anyone tells you to use it outside they aren't professionals.
1678600
It is not uv rated. We used up to 6 ft. exposed on each of 7 exterior cameras, we just taped the exposed wire.
2211527
If you look at the swann.com website the listing for the wire says that it is double shielded and weather resistant. Hope this helps.
2257225
I don't know if it is rated for outdoor use and used mine for indoor use. However it is double shielded meaning that each wire is enclosed in its own plastic coating and then both wires are then covered by another one together. I would say that it should be safe to use the wire outdoors.
220115
It's not listed as an outdoor cable on the box or the casing, and I wouldn't expose it directly to the elements. I have installed it under a covered eve without any issue, but not exposed to direct sunlight.
914900
Mine stays outside and is holding up well. But only have had it for 6 mo. No corrosion or rust. I believe it comes with a 10 year guarantee against that.
220469
I didn't see it state that it was outdoor rated but I have been using this one and another of their microphones outside for a couple of years without issues. I would suggest using some heat shrink tubing or fusing tape to weatherproof the power and audio connections.
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I ran this wire both on the exterior and the interior without any issues. The only reason I can think of would be if you want to make the installation a little more attractive. If that isn't the motivation for your question, I see no functional reason to do so. I would suggest that you purchase wire staples large enough to accommodate all the cables you're running in parallel so as to keep them organized. You didn't say if you intended to run it outside where it would be exposed to weather, however this cable is weatherproof as well. Running it inside conduit would certainly increase its resistance to moisture, but it may be overkill. Assuming that you can install conduit with no issues, it certainly will "pretty up" multiple cables. Depending on the number of parallel runs you intend, it may be a bit challenging to get them all snaked through the conduit. You'll likely need to pull them all at once. I hope that helps. If not, I'll address any additional questions you may have.
522591
yes. You feed wire to camera through attic, or if exposed run wire in tubing for protection exposed wire can be cut. However the wire will last a while exposed to the elements but not a good idea.
1609475
I have been using it outside, simply because it's so cheap. 1.5 years later it still works. When it was under a roof overhang, it never failed, ever! Since then I've moved it to a tree and it has been through rain, snow, and freezing rain. The only thing that stopped working is being able to pan up (down and left/right still work), but that might have happened from being dropped.
1149610
Not sure. I store mine inside. The wire is coated so I think it would take a lot of weathering.
1678601
Considering that if it was UV rated they would brag about it I would say no! the outside protection does not seem heavy or thick such as UV rated electrical wire. Plan on interior or conduit for this!
629740
Hello Michael, This specific cable isn't for outdoor runs or burial, but we do have the same cable available for outdoor. It's 1,000ft Full Copper Cat6 Ethernet Cable, Waterproof/Outdoor/Direct Burial/Underground: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CA2X5W6 Thank you for your question! Taylor W. VIVO
1853502
Yes, I did this, it survived Oregon winters just fine. I ran it down the outside of my house and then down a fenceline about 100 ft.
708646
Greetings! I use it on my motorcycle so i put it closer to my engine so i could get a better idea how hot it is getting. Not sure what your using it on but the lead for the outside senor should be long enough to thread it through the firewall on a car to mount it outside. I attached mine with double sided tape and it has stayed put nicely. I'm very happy with mine. No problems for 4 years.
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In wet Oregon climate,, not a lot of sun,, it might last 3 yrs.In wet Oregon it started to "curl" after 2 years and I tore it out!The PROBLEM is UNDER this material your gutter gets filled with all sorts of fine materials. i.e. anything that washes off your roof fills the rain gutter UNDER the product, thus you have to do maintenance anyway... grrrrrr!I tore it out after 2 years to remove 1/2 to 3/4 inch of mud and typical "asphalt fines" that built up in the bottom of the gutter... What does this build up of material do? It stays wet longer so your gutters rust out quicker.I would suspect in any hot climate the product curls and shrinks more in the heat.Sounds good but not worth the $'s. In wet Oregon climate,, not a lot of sun,, it might last 3 yrs.In wet Oregon it started to "curl" after 2 years and I tore it out!The PROBLEM is UNDER this material your gutter gets filled with all sorts of fine materials. i.e. anything that washes off your roof fills the rain gutter UNDER the product, thus you have to do maintenance anyway... grrrrrr!I tore it out after 2 years to remove 1/2 to 3/4 inch of mud and typical "asphalt fines" that built up in the bottom of the gutter... What does this build up of material do? It stays wet longer so your... » Read More In wet Oregon climate,, not a lot of sun,, it might last 3 yrs.In wet Oregon it started to "curl" after 2 years and I tore it out!The PROBLEM is UNDER this material your gutter gets filled with all sorts of fine materials. i.e. anything that washes off your roof fills the rain gutter UNDER the product, thus you have to do maintenance anyway... grrrrrr!I tore it out after 2 years to remove 1/2 to 3/4 inch of mud and typical "asphalt fines" that built up in the bottom of the gutter... What does this build up of material do? It stays wet longer so your gutters rust out quicker.I would suspect in any hot climate the product curls and shrinks more in the heat.Sounds good but not worth the $'s. « Show Less