bickesco 0 Posted August 5, 2012 what is the best wire to use in a residential setting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssnapier 0 Posted August 11, 2012 I would stick with Plenum rated... you should probably be a bit more specific though. Coax, UTP, Unicorn Hair?? What are you putting on either end of this wire??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jxk716 0 Posted August 11, 2012 If I were to do it all over again I'd use Cat5 with balunns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted August 11, 2012 I would stick with Plenum rated... That's a lot of extra cost when it's probably not warranted... I dunno about where you are, but retail on a 1000' box of Cat5e Riser around here is <$100... Plenum-rated is almost $300. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssnapier 0 Posted August 12, 2012 Why would you use non-plenum wire in a household environment? The risk to humans in the area (in case of fire) is simply not worth it in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nDAlk90 0 Posted August 12, 2012 The run it in emt conduit in any exposed areas such as garage, attic, basement ceiling, etc. Cheaper and more secure from tampering. Why would you use non-plenum wire in a household environment? The risk to humans in the area (in case of fire) is simply not worth it in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssnapier 0 Posted August 12, 2012 The run it in emt conduit in any exposed areas such as garage, attic, basement ceiling, etc. Cheaper and more secure from tampering. Why would you use non-plenum wire in a household environment? The risk to humans in the area (in case of fire) is simply not worth it in my opinion. fair point... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
