RG6 Cable Run Install Question

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Grant01

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#99079 12-Mar-2012 13:12

Howdy,

Not sure where to post this..

When you install an Arial cable going from the roof and into the side of the house you make a small hole to poke the cable through and then you use silicone around the area,
My question is: Should the Silicone be replaced from time to time? Answers for both UV resistant and normal Silicone types please.

Thanks

B1GGLZ

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#594228 12-Mar-2012 16:37

Provided there is no strain or flex at the joint it should be OK for many years (either type) but I would still check it occasionally (like once a year when you clean the outside of the house).

Gilco2

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#594232 12-Mar-2012 16:43

I wasnt happy when they did that back in 2007 at our place. But so far it is still akay. I check it regularly to be sure as I still dont trust it

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Grant01

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#594242 12-Mar-2012 16:56

I Assume whomever does this knows to only make the hole as big as it has to be in ordder to squeeze the cable through.