Pole for network cable drop

[Asha'man X]

Hey everyone

Our school's library has a false ceiling in. We are looking to put pc's in at the issuing desk so that we can streamline the process. Since the issuing desk is away from walls etc, the idea is to drop power and network cables down one of those poles you often see in open plan offices. Ideally the pole would have an internal division, so that the power cable is separate from the network cable.

For the life of me however, I can't seem to find out any information about those poles, or where to get them from?
We are in Cape Town. Would we need to get a company to do the installation, or would we be able to do it ourselves? If you guys have any contacts, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[ponder]

Give Datanet a call, they should have them, if not they should be able to tell you where to get them from.

 

[LazyLion]

Just look for normal white plastic trunking and glue two strips of the trunking back to back.

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
I would approach electrical contractors or structured cabling installers. They should be able to help you with the pole.

Regards

Tim ps I also like Garyvdh suggestion

 

[chrisc]

You can get round trunking that clips together. Plumstead Electric have it

 

[Drunkard #1]

The company you're looking for is Cabstrut.

 

[bdt]

^ what he said, viz. a Stationmaster utility pole if you're going to use the real thing. And they have a CPT branch. Now, if you end up deciding that a proper pole is too much moola and would rather hack something together a la what Gary said, I wouldn't use glue like he suggested; adhesive can be a subtle bytch that just wants to ruin your life. Now rivets ..and nice wide washers that are the right size for said rivets, NOW you're talking.

That said, I'd rather use 50mm dia. conduit with a 20mm dia. pipe inside that to separate the mains (high voltage) from the data wiring (low voltage), as is legally required. And I've confirmed that doing that meets the separation requirement with our pretty switched on electrician. Of course you're left with working out how to terminate your wiring in power/network boxes but I think I can see how to do that ...you'll be better off working with plastic parts, it just works out easier.

 

[Crowley]

We use wires and wireless for all our infrastructure installations. If you want it done professionally give them a call.

http://wires.co.za/

 

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