MerlinsBeard
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I'm trying to figure out some options for routing fiber to a structured media enclosure through the corner on the left. I have a slightly wider than 10" stud bay and I'm looking for something to put in place that would act as a pull box and still look finished after the fiber is installed. I tried to get what I think is a slip PVC coupler like the power conduit (see image), but what I bought doesn't fit the data conduit (do I need to buy the next size up?). First question is what do I buy to make the PVC entry into the junction box look similar to the power conduit into the subpanel? My first parts buy didn't work out right.
Second question is what enclosure to use. The three options I'm looking at for an enclosure are Altronix BC-100, BC-200, and a Legrand On-Q 9 In. ENP0900NA, flipped sideways, though I'm open to other options.
The BC100 has the smallest form factor, but it would need to be bumped out since the depth is only 3.5". The PVC comes out a bit, so if I put a piece of plywood or 2 to bump out the enclosure, I should still have clearance, but have my reservations.
The BC200 has a depth of 4.5", but is more expensive and doesn't appear to have top conduit knockouts. I'd probably be looking to make my own knockouts, but I think this would work out of the box. I'd still need to shim or frame the box appropriately to install it in the space. Buying the knock out punch tool is pricey though, but I'd prefer it to a hole saw.
I've seen quite a few of the On-Q in wall enclosures for TV media boxes, and I think it may work as a cheaper alternative.
I'm planning for the data conduit to be 3/4" going vertically up out of this enclosure, then through the corner, then transition to 1" PVC just before terminating in the leviton structured enclosure since it has 1" knockouts.
Appreciate any feedback.
Second question is what enclosure to use. The three options I'm looking at for an enclosure are Altronix BC-100, BC-200, and a Legrand On-Q 9 In. ENP0900NA, flipped sideways, though I'm open to other options.
The BC100 has the smallest form factor, but it would need to be bumped out since the depth is only 3.5". The PVC comes out a bit, so if I put a piece of plywood or 2 to bump out the enclosure, I should still have clearance, but have my reservations.
The BC200 has a depth of 4.5", but is more expensive and doesn't appear to have top conduit knockouts. I'd probably be looking to make my own knockouts, but I think this would work out of the box. I'd still need to shim or frame the box appropriately to install it in the space. Buying the knock out punch tool is pricey though, but I'd prefer it to a hole saw.
I've seen quite a few of the On-Q in wall enclosures for TV media boxes, and I think it may work as a cheaper alternative.
I'm planning for the data conduit to be 3/4" going vertically up out of this enclosure, then through the corner, then transition to 1" PVC just before terminating in the leviton structured enclosure since it has 1" knockouts.
Appreciate any feedback.