I need to drill through to the outer exterior of my home, and I will be adding an electrical box, with outgoing conduits:
What does everyone use to seal the hole that I will be feeding the wires through?
I was thinking just using a connector, screwing it into the back, shoving it into the hole I'm making, and using silicone around that:
or
The only reason I haven't thought of using clamps:
... is because I don't know how many cat6 i'm going to want to run through it.. Adding silicone to that would get a bit messy.
Thanks all!
BELL N3R Aluminum Gray Round Weatherproof Outdoor Electrical Box, 5 Outlets at 1/2-in., With 4 Closure Plugs 5361-0 - The Home Depot
We offer a selection of weatherproof boxes that are made of rugged, seamless diecast construction which will not allow entry of moisture. The boxes have reinforced connector outlets to provide a secure
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What does everyone use to seal the hole that I will be feeding the wires through?
I was thinking just using a connector, screwing it into the back, shoving it into the hole I'm making, and using silicone around that:
Halex 1/2 in. Electrical Metallic Tube (EMT) Set-Screw Connectors (5-Pack) 26270 - The Home Depot
The 1/2 in. EMT Set Screw Connectors (5-Pack) are designed to connect and effectively bond EMT conduit to steel outlet boxes, load centers and other metal enclosures. Their bodies and locknuts are made
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Cantex 1/2 in. Male Terminal Adapter (15-Pack) R5140103M - The Home Depot
The 1/2 in. Male Terminal Adapters (15-Pack) are versatile high-quality electrical fittings designed for both indoor and outdoor use. These adapters are used to transition from plain-end PVC conduits to threaded metal or PVC female bells. Each fitting consists of 1 solvent-weld female end and 1...
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The only reason I haven't thought of using clamps:
Halex 3/8 in. Non-Metallic (NM) Twin-Screw Cable Clamp Connectors (5-Pack) 20511 - The Home Depot
Turn to the 3/8 in. Twin Screw Non-Metallic Cable Clamp Connectors (5-Pack) to join non-metallic sheathed cable and flexible cord to steel outlet boxes or other metal enclosures. A reversible locknut cuts through protective coatings on boxes and enclosures to preserve grounding. This connector...
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... is because I don't know how many cat6 i'm going to want to run through it.. Adding silicone to that would get a bit messy.
Thanks all!