Resolved Gray CAT 5e Cable can it be buried directly

Does anyone know if it is ok to bury a Cat 5e (gray) line.
Putting in in a casing pipe and burying it will be a bit harder work than I want to do in this Florida heat.
But If I can bury it directly I can use an axe to slice me a gap wide enough
Got go about 50 to 60 feet to my garage

Thanks guys

 

John32073,

I'm sure it can be done, but I would suggest laying some PVC pipe to bury the cable in. That would provide an extra layer of protection from the elements for the cable. Since your already digging the ditch, why not take an extra wack with the ax and make it a little wider? My thought is to take a little extra effort and do it right so that you're not digging it up in a couple years and replacing it. I can certainly understand the heat issue as it's been a hot and humid summer up here in the North Country.

Mike

 

Your right MinnesotaMike
We also get lots of lighting and that fry my wire plus m router better put it in some Pvc pipe
Thanks buddy

 

You bet. Happy digging!