What's the cleanest way to run cable through vinyl siding?
 

I need to put a hole in the house through new vinyl siding and would like to
know if anyone has a clean neat way to do it. Do they make feedthroughs for
cable as big as RG8? Any suggestions ?

Thanks much.

Gerry

Fjx1 wrote:

I need to put a hole in the house through new vinyl siding and would like to
know if anyone has a clean neat way to do it. Do they make feedthroughs for
cable as big as RG8? Any suggestions ?

Thanks much.

Gerry





I'm guessing that the RG8 wold be no bigger in OD than 5/16ths. A
slow walk through a hardware or home center should give you several
ideas of what to use for a pass-through tube - speaking for my self, I
wouldn't use metal, even though the jacketed cable should make that a
non-issue.

For going through the vinyl siding, first determine the OD of the
pass-through tube. Use a brand-new spade bit 1/16th larger. Use a nail
to punch a tiny starter hole in the siding, and put the tip of the spade
bit in that.
It should cut through very cleanly. Finish up with one of the high
quality
"guaranteed for life" sealer/caulks that turns clear when it cures.
Great stuff. But if it's already cold weather where you live, don't
expect it to turn completely clear for weeks (it cures very slowly in
cold temperatures). Hope this was some help.

Tony


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Don't drill the vinyl if it is cold.

And yes I do speak from (bad) experience. :(

Ant


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Fjx1 wrote:

I need to put a hole in the house through new vinyl siding and would
like to
know if anyone has a clean neat way to do it. Do they make feedthroughs
for
cable as big as RG8? Any suggestions ?

Thanks much.

Gerry





I'm guessing that the RG8 wold be no bigger in OD than 5/16ths. A
slow walk through a hardware or home center should give you several
ideas of what to use for a pass-through tube - speaking for my self, I
wouldn't use metal, even though the jacketed cable should make that a
non-issue.

For going through the vinyl siding, first determine the OD of the
pass-through tube. Use a brand-new spade bit 1/16th larger. Use a nail
to punch a tiny starter hole in the siding, and put the tip of the spade
bit in that.
It should cut through very cleanly. Finish up with one of the high
quality
"guaranteed for life" sealer/caulks that turns clear when it cures.
Great stuff. But if it's already cold weather where you live, don't
expect it to turn completely clear for weeks (it cures very slowly in
cold temperatures). Hope this was some help.

Tony


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Would heating it up beforehand with a hair dryer help in keeping it from
shattering?


On 12/8/03 9:03 PM, in article
m, "ASW"
wrote:

Don't drill the vinyl if it is cold.

And yes I do speak from (bad) experience. :(

Ant


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Fjx1 wrote:

I need to put a hole in the house through new vinyl siding and would
like to
know if anyone has a clean neat way to do it. Do they make feedthroughs
for
cable as big as RG8? Any suggestions ?

Thanks much.

Gerry





I'm guessing that the RG8 wold be no bigger in OD than 5/16ths. A
slow walk through a hardware or home center should give you several
ideas of what to use for a pass-through tube - speaking for my self, I
wouldn't use metal, even though the jacketed cable should make that a
non-issue.

For going through the vinyl siding, first determine the OD of the
pass-through tube. Use a brand-new spade bit 1/16th larger. Use a nail
to punch a tiny starter hole in the siding, and put the tip of the spade
bit in that.
It should cut through very cleanly. Finish up with one of the high
quality
"guaranteed for life" sealer/caulks that turns clear when it cures.
Great stuff. But if it's already cold weather where you live, don't
expect it to turn completely clear for weeks (it cures very slowly in
cold temperatures). Hope this was some help.

Tony


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ASW wrote:

Don't drill the vinyl if it is cold.

And yes I do speak from (bad) experience. :(

Ant


Good catch, ASW - yes, if it's cold outside, use a hair dryer over the
spot for several minutes first - not too hot or too close. Alternately,
a warm iron on a layer of towel. You don't want the siding "hot", just
not outdoor temperature if it's below about 45 degrees.

Tony





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Fjx1 wrote:

I need to put a hole in the house through new vinyl siding and would
like to
know if anyone has a clean neat way to do it. Do they make feedthroughs
for
cable as big as RG8? Any suggestions ?

Thanks much.

Gerry





I'm guessing that the RG8 wold be no bigger in OD than 5/16ths. A
slow walk through a hardware or home center should give you several
ideas of what to use for a pass-through tube - speaking for my self, I
wouldn't use metal, even though the jacketed cable should make that a
non-issue.

For going through the vinyl siding, first determine the OD of the
pass-through tube. Use a brand-new spade bit 1/16th larger. Use a nail
to punch a tiny starter hole in the siding, and put the tip of the spade
bit in that.
It should cut through very cleanly. Finish up with one of the high
quality
"guaranteed for life" sealer/caulks that turns clear when it cures.
Great stuff. But if it's already cold weather where you live, don't
expect it to turn completely clear for weeks (it cures very slowly in
cold temperatures). Hope this was some help.

Tony


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Radio Shack sells a polystyrene or clear plastic type of feed-through bushing
just for this type of application. It is about a foot long and will allow RG-8
to run inside of it. It has a gasket on each end. Once you have installed it,
you can use the caulking to fill in any gaps, insuring an air-tight
installation.
Ken Maltz
Jericho, NY
NRD-535D, NRD-220 Collins R-388, Racal RA6790/GM,
ICOM R71A, ICOM R-7100(x2), AOR AR-8000
Panasonic RF-2200, Sony ICF-7600GR,
Hoka Code3 Gold-Pro, 60' long wire, MLB balun

Just as good is clay sold in electrical supply departments.
Same clay that seals AC electric wire into building from
meter. It is pressed both outside and inside vinyl to seal
wire to vinyl and should be pressed into plywood hole so that
water behind the vinyl does not get into wood (behind vapor
barrier).

Before drilling, check for location of studs. One does not
want to drill through a stud. Studs are also where electric
wires are routed. One does not want to drill through an
existing electric wire.

Really no need for plastic feed through bushings or tube.
But wire should route through a drip loop before entering
building. IOW wire should drop down below hole, so that wire
is coming up from below before entering the building. Water
drips down wire and does not drip down into vinyl hole.

Also a requirement for a grounding block. Typically, the
wire enters the building connected to earth ground 1) as
required by code and 2) important for receiver protection in
lightning prone areas.

Ken Maltz wrote:
Radio Shack sells a polystyrene or clear plastic type of
feed-through bushing just for this type of application. It is about
a foot long and will allow RG-8 to run inside of it. It has a
gasket on each end. Once you have installed it, you can use the
caulking to fill in any gaps, insuring an air-tight installation.

I am using 2" ABS plastic pipe for antenna pass through with a long L turned
down on outside of wall. It is sealed with foam padding in pipe. I did this
after enlarging the hole for more antenna lead-ins, now when I want to add
or change an antenna it is only neccessary to remove the foam packing (you
will be adding more antennas!!) :) trust me. Jim A


"Fjx1" wrote in message
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I need to put a hole in the house through new vinyl siding and would like
to
know if anyone has a clean neat way to do it. Do they make feedthroughs
for
cable as big as RG8? Any suggestions ?

Thanks much.

Gerry