Going into my attic to install network cables. Is this asbestos? Which drill should I purchase? I have 3 days to finish!

ultima99 wrote: ↑ The vacuum line has been a mixed bag for me.
It runs half the distance I wish to travel (as could be seen in these images I just made https://imgur.com/a/cLes7HB )
But there is a twisted pair of wires that runs along them and is charged.
I do not think it's good to run network cabling parallel to charged wires, which is why I'm opting to go the route of a separate conduit, about 12 inches away from the vacuum line, which I am using as a reference point between the 2 floors.
I think you are right about the flexible 3/4 inch ENT being less of a hassle to run than rigid 3/4 ENT though... I will pick up 20 feet of this from home depot!

vodka wrote: ↑ Go up in the attic in the morning, not night after its heated up all day. Night will be hot, overnight it should cool.

Are you using the vacuum line? If not, disconnect the charged wires. Regardless, it's negligible interference on the ethernet cables.

How will you put in non flex conduit? You'll need to take out a lot of drywall.

Do your walls have blocking? All my walls exterior and interior have blocking. This is a huge pain in the ass even for the simplest of tasks such as putting in those outlets to feed tv wires through the wall, what a hassle.

Have you been in the attic when it's hot? It can be 40+ degrees up there, it really is a good idea to have someone there when you go up there!

Good luck post pictures of your rack when done so we can all say "nice rack!"

Btw you should have some exhaust for the heat in output of your racked stuff!

Have you been in the attic when it's hot? It can be 40+ degrees up there, it really is a good idea to have someone there when you go up there!

stevo88 wrote: ↑ Not sure why you're thinking of using conduit inside walls from attic to basement. Why not forget about the conduit just fish the cable? Will be hard enough as it is.

ultima99 wrote: ↑ Hello all

I have 3 days without my family home.
This means 3 days where I can disconnect the internet modem and TVs without hearing mass-panic.
This is finally my time to run ethernet cable around my home to install a surveillance camera system!

I have a spot in my basement ready for a server rack, near where my Telus internet wire will enter the house.
From there, I realize that I need a path for my ethernet cable to travel from the basement, up to the attic, so that it can then spread out to the soffits for where ther cameras will be installed.

My home is a 1974 built 4-level-split.
I am feeling both excited for the job and very rushed for how much time I have to do all of this, so here are my questions:

Images of the attic situation

1) Is the pink stuff in here asbestos? I sure hope it's just fiber glass!
2) No matter what it is - should I be purchasing a P100 respirator from Princess Auto or something?
3) Would a Tyvek disposable paint suit be advisable too?

4) I have yet to find or attempt drilling into the top of the stud wall I have in mind.
But I am concerned that my 15+ year old Dewalt 12V drill driver will be enough to cut the mustard.
My Youtube research leads me to think I should purchase an Impact Drill for the job.
I already have 2x 5AH Dewalt 20V XR Batteries for my compact circular saw, so I was thinking of buying this combo set?
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dewalt ... 1001160446
Or should I be looking at one of the Milwakee deals?


I have a set of spade bits ready to use for the drilling itself.
The goal is to make a hole for a stretch of ENT Conduit (flexible or rigid? Not sure which yet) to go from the attic to the basement, for the network cable to run between.

Thank you for your time!

jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ What does Asbestos looks like???