ᐅ Cable entry through the roof soffit (eaves)

Created on: 12 Sep 2023 10:19
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ilmoran
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ilmoran
12 Sep 2023 10:19
Hello everyone,

I want to run a cable (20mm diameter) from the attic to the outside.
Our house has a 50cm (20 inches) roof overhang, which is clad with profiled wood.

It’s easy enough to drill a hole through the profiled wood and push the cable through.
But what should I use to seal it properly?

At first, I thought of a polyamide cable gland. However, the thread is usually too short or the profiled boards are too thick, so I wouldn’t be able to screw on the nut.

Are there special cable entry sleeves or glands for this, or how can this be done reasonably well?

Thanks and best regards,
Andreas
In der Ruine12 Sep 2023 12:14
Search for "lange PG coupling" online.
They are available in plastic and also metal. Some have 100mm (4 inches) threads.