Do I need PVC/metal conduit?

[Exeon]

Hello everyone!
I am about to buy the Monoprice 1000 ft Cat 5e cable (

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1000FT-350MHz-Ethernet-Copper/dp/B001W0UKOI?ref_=ast_slp_dp&th=1

). The cable would run on the roof of my house. My question is do I need to wrap the Ethernet cable in a metal/pvc conduit?

 

[Exeon]

I just realized that it is not called the roof, but it is called "attic"

 

[mat200]

I just realized that it is not called the roof, but it is called "attic"

Hi @Exeon

So you plan to run the cable in the attic ( i.e. above the ceiling of the house and under the roof )?

If so, conduit is not required in the attic. It can be useful to run conduit to help physically protect the cable from critters ( rodents and the like enjoy eating things ) as well as help run the cables in sections of the attic which are low. ( I prefer PVC schedule 40 conduit 3/4"+ for such cases.. very affordable, easy to install.. )

 

[Exeon]

Thank you for your recommendation @mat200

 

[S0619212]

Hi @Exeon

So you plan to run the cable in the attic ( i.e. above the ceiling of the house and under the roof )?

If so, conduit is not required in the attic. It can be useful to run conduit to help physically protect the cable from critters ( rodents and the like enjoy eating things ) as well as help run the cables in sections of the attic which are low. ( I prefer PVC schedule 40 conduit 3/4"+ for such cases.. very affordable, easy to install.. )

Hello Matt..I was thinking of getting this something like this one. My builder has it installed for HDMI and worked well for me. My thought if I get this one then I can just tap is on the side of the boards in the attic. Thoughts?