low cost cable tray
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mdesmarais
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Now, is something like the TL50 typically OK for fire codes? IE, in an unfinished basement? Or does that require metal?
TL 50 is UL listed. The only limiting factor would be the AHJ. It would be a stretch for them to say no....you'd always have the ability to ask which sections of code are they citing as a "no" answer. Only reason why I could see an objection would be in the case of a "burn through" in a fire, but by the time the structure gets to that point, it's pretty much the same as any other piece of hardware.
mdesmarais
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Thanks DEL! What I have now is easy to use, but definitely not compliant (electrical staple holding a loop of velcro tape), and I need to fix that.
kurtmccaslin
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The Arlington loop product looks very good. However, I have done a lot of searching and still cant find the answer to a few questions:
What is the recommended distance between supports?
Is this type of support necessary for network wiring only? or is it required for security and audio wiring too?
Is it necessary to separate wiring by type, or can you put security, network, and audio into the same loop?
Thanks again for the help.
What is the recommended distance between supports?
Is this type of support necessary for network wiring only? or is it required for security and audio wiring too?
Is it necessary to separate wiring by type, or can you put security, network, and audio into the same loop?
Thanks again for the help.
If the sag is greater than 12" on the bundle install more hangers.
J-hooks or wide base hangers are typically used more for network cabling, it's more sensitive to deformation and damage from improper support.
The larger item is what sorts of signals are being sent down the cabling to determine whether or not EMF would cause issues, however think of this: Most commercial cable tray installs have voice, signal and data all lumped in and not separated often by barriers.
If you want to segregate technologies, do it, otherwise if there's no crosstalk to consider, it's a non-issue.
J-hooks or wide base hangers are typically used more for network cabling, it's more sensitive to deformation and damage from improper support.
The larger item is what sorts of signals are being sent down the cabling to determine whether or not EMF would cause issues, however think of this: Most commercial cable tray installs have voice, signal and data all lumped in and not separated often by barriers.
If you want to segregate technologies, do it, otherwise if there's no crosstalk to consider, it's a non-issue.
