This is probably a bunch of stupid questions .
The scenario is of running a few (5-6) CAT cables (version undecided, depending on costs). The scenario would be something like this :-
a 3G USB modem – 3G router having single LAN port – 16-port switch – 4-5 computers each spaced 2-3 feet apart from each other.
Now as asked before (by me) a 5-6 pair cable seems to be a bad idea What's a 25 core network cable
Reading from various sources on interweb, it seems that a single PVC conduit/raceway should not have more 3 CAT cables and should be 40% of the conduit space ? Is this true or not ?
Depending on which cable is chosen, the diameter of the 3 cables together would be 15~24mm which means the diameter of the conduit should be somewhere between 35mm – 50mm. Are my calculations okish or any other recommendations ?
I looked around and zoned to PVC conduit as it seems to be the only lightweight material around. Are there any other lightweight conduits that I should look into?
Also are there any ideas to keep the cables in-place otherwise they might twist or jump around one another in the conduit, maybe possible or not ?
Lastly, if the above about having only 3 cables in one conduit is true, then I need to have at least 2 conduits stacked side by side on the wall. For future upgrades, is it recommended to have another PVC conduit or two also getting done at the same time ?
Any videos and links highly appreciated.
Best Answer
Not much of an answer but I'd say check your local electrical code. The code should take all those concerns into account. Sorry I couldn't be more helpand good luck.
BTW, I wanted to post this as a comment but it said I don't have permission to comment on the post.