For such cables, we recommend using at least a 1. It's important to consider not only the rigidity of the jacket but also the breakout point of the assembly, where the strands exit the jacket and are encased in. A conduit is a protective tube or channel that houses the fiber optic cables, shielding them from moisture, dust, physical stress, and other environmental factors. This practice provides several benefits, including protection from physical damage, environmental hazards, and unauthorized access. You also need pull boxes for fishing the run and looping the cable for the next length of the conduit. Two other electricians have indicated non metallic flex conduit is sufficient. i have fiber & they run it under my house. it is just a small black cable. just. Fiber optic cables offer exceptional bandwidth, higher data transfer rates, and minimal signal loss compared to traditional copper cables, making them the preferred choice for infrastructure in everything from residential broadband to global communication networks.
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