Installing cable through mortar joint.

[biscuit388]

I have installed a external ethernet cable through outside wall into a mortar joint.

Will the concrete damage the cable?

 

[pc1966]

If it is normal Ethernet cable it might do, it is not waterproof or UV light resistant.

You would be better putting in a small section of conduit (basically plastic pipe) through the mortar, sloping slightly downwards to the outside so water runs out, and put your cable through that. Also allows you to replace the cable later without brickwork!

 

[biscuit388]

If it is normal Ethernet cable it might do, it is not waterproof or UV light resistant.

You would be better putting in a small section of conduit (basically plastic pipe) through the mortar, sloping slightly downwards to the outside so water runs out, and put your cable through that. Also allows you to replace the cable later without brickwork!

Yes good Idea. well the job is done now. It is a water proof, UV protection cable. So I would imagine it will be fine then. If your saying it needs to be water proof/UV protected.