Underground Raceway for Verizon FiOS

[infinity]

For security reasons I'm moving my current overhead FiOS drop underground. Anyone know what size PVC is needed to fit the head of the fiber optic cable? Looking at the end in the ONT is looks like I'll need at least a 1.25" raceway.

 

[Coppersmith]

Mine looks like it would require 1.25" also.

 

[curt swartz]

I would run 2". I would guess if you were to dig into spec's it probably requires a minimum of 2". Verizon, AT&T & Comcast all had a boiler plate requirements for 2" minimum for residential underground "drops". Most techs would install in smaller raceways but I've run across a few that would refuse.

 

[infinity]

Here's the factory connector. Looks like 1.25" might work. I might just pull it out and pull it in myself.

 

[augie47]

Things must be getting rough in NJ

 

[infinity]

Things must be getting rough in NJ

LOL. No eminent threats just part of an overall security strategy. Doesn't make much sense to have Internet connected security devices when some could cut the fiber in one second on the side of the house.

 

[hbiss]

We used to do that with copper. If it couldn't be buried we would sleeve it in EMT or GRC and LB it into the house.

I would go with 2".

-Hal

 

[infinity]

We used to do that with copper. If it couldn't be buried we would sleeve it in EMT or GRC and LB it into the house.

I would go with 2".

-Hal

Yes that's the plan, RMC up the pole and on the house, PVC underground about 100'. Might even fill the ends with concrete.

 

[hillbilly1]

Yes that's the plan, RMC up the pole and on the house, PVC underground about 100'. Might even fill the ends with concrete.

Concrete might not be a good idea, with the cold temps up north, the moisture in the concrete may freeze and expand crushing the fiber.

 

[hbiss]

Might even fill the ends with concrete.

Verizon is going to love you if they have to change that cable.

-Hal

 

[infinity]

Verizon is going to love you if they have to change that cable.

-Hal

LOL, they're pretty low on the food chain so if needed the section of raceway that is filled will need to be replaced.

 

[mikeames]

Verizon is going to love you if they have to change that cable.

-Hal

They will just cut it and re terminate it. I know that takes a different tech but no different from a new FIOS service.

LOL. No eminent threats just part of an overall security strategy. Doesn't make much sense to have Internet connected security devices when some could cut the fiber in one second on the side of the house.

You can get an LTE fail over if your really concerned about wan side connection https://unifi-lte.ui.com/