Someone mentioned once that coating the cable with a fine film of
diesel fuel would work. I've never tried it, suspect it would be
smelly and messy, and suspect it would wear off after awhile. It
would be more flexible and portable than metal or PVC conduit,
although much more temporary. Does anyone know if diesel fuel
coatings really work or is it an urban recordists legend? I kind of
doubt I'd ever try it myself.
Kevin
www.7Loons.com
On May 9, 2012, at 2:07 PM, Jeremiah Moore wrote:
> Hi -
>
> Has anyone dealt with ratproofing some cables for a long term
> installation?
>
> My project involves four XLR-XLR cable runs of about 20 to 50 feet.
> They'll be in place for 6 months. Covered by a roof but open to the
> exterior and salt air. (near the ocean, under the foot of the golden
> gate
> bridge actually.)
>
> Ideas I'm working with:
>
> 1) irrigation pipe, of sufficient inside diameter to run XLR
> connectors.
> benefits: relatively cheap
> difficulties: stiff / inflexible.
>
> 2) metallic flexible conduit
> benefits: designed for the purpose; easy to work with
> difficulties: expensive
>
> Any other approaches anyone's used?
>
> thanks-
>
> -jeremiah
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