hi guys, long time reader looking for install opinion or suggestion..
I've been thinking and planning this install for a while now and you know you think you've thought of everything but last min before install thought i'd post here (maybe something i haven't thought of)
so background: i buy all my IPC gear from @EMPIRETECANDY (Hi nice guy Andy!) what a nice dude.
I live in the city, in a townhouse, and this is for a rooftop patio install. the point of this comment is that unfortunately we don't have all the luxuries of you country folk or detached homes in that we share walls, or sometimes don't own exterior elements)
the pictures below show the plan, any opinions?
I don't own behind the wall where this is to be installed so I can't simply go through the wall for cable in this instance.
using vinyl siding mounting block (and duct seal around the block - (and the PFB204W? probably)
learning towards this with PFB204W (but also see below)
cable can be tucked into siding SIDE to go into the house... (tucked in photo is for example illustration, i'll probably be going against/under the white middle piece not all the way to the floor)
cable is Cat6 Monoprice OUTDOOR / UV and White (dont have a problem crimping bulk cables, but most bulk outdoor/UV is black) so in this instances what I have should work out fine, i plan to punch it down into a keystone jack inside anyways)
so i'm learning towards above..
BUT- I also have an extra PFA130-E around but in this instance it's a little bulky to use with liquid tight conduit for the look and location...
OR
the PFA130-E mount will offer more weatherproof/ seal with conduit (without the use of duct seal on PFB204W because of mounting block)..
either way it's a little bulky look (after flexible liquid tight conduit is coming out of it), but I appreciate any and all comments or suggestions!
i'm hoping someone can point out something I haven't thought of yet..... thanks!
oh yes, lastly the idea is to have view basically like this test below of my rooftop access door, and modest 400sq ft rooftop deck... (you can catch a hint of what city in the top right corner haha)
dont mind the dirty floor it needs a powerwash before we re-do everything up there furniture wise)
I've been thinking and planning this install for a while now and you know you think you've thought of everything but last min before install thought i'd post here (maybe something i haven't thought of)
so background: i buy all my IPC gear from @EMPIRETECANDY (Hi nice guy Andy!) what a nice dude.
I live in the city, in a townhouse, and this is for a rooftop patio install. the point of this comment is that unfortunately we don't have all the luxuries of you country folk or detached homes in that we share walls, or sometimes don't own exterior elements)
the pictures below show the plan, any opinions?
I don't own behind the wall where this is to be installed so I can't simply go through the wall for cable in this instance.
using vinyl siding mounting block (and duct seal around the block - (and the PFB204W? probably)
learning towards this with PFB204W (but also see below)
cable can be tucked into siding SIDE to go into the house... (tucked in photo is for example illustration, i'll probably be going against/under the white middle piece not all the way to the floor)
cable is Cat6 Monoprice OUTDOOR / UV and White (dont have a problem crimping bulk cables, but most bulk outdoor/UV is black) so in this instances what I have should work out fine, i plan to punch it down into a keystone jack inside anyways)
so i'm learning towards above..
BUT- I also have an extra PFA130-E around but in this instance it's a little bulky to use with liquid tight conduit for the look and location...
OR
the PFA130-E mount will offer more weatherproof/ seal with conduit (without the use of duct seal on PFB204W because of mounting block)..
either way it's a little bulky look (after flexible liquid tight conduit is coming out of it), but I appreciate any and all comments or suggestions!
i'm hoping someone can point out something I haven't thought of yet..... thanks!
oh yes, lastly the idea is to have view basically like this test below of my rooftop access door, and modest 400sq ft rooftop deck... (you can catch a hint of what city in the top right corner haha)
dont mind the dirty floor it needs a powerwash before we re-do everything up there furniture wise)
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