TIL most installers are still running wire through sharp holes without protection

I was on a retrofit in a new build in Phoenix last month and saw the crew before me had shoved cat5e right through a raw stud hole with no bushing. I pulled it out and there was already a nick in the jacket from the rough edge. That kind of thing can short out your entire zone after a couple years of dust and vibration. Anyone else make it a habit to throw a $0.50 grommet on every hole you run through?

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rubysingh22d ago

Eh, I've seen way worse and it still worked fine.

the_elizabeth22d ago

That 'still worked fine' thing is playing with fire though. One bad enough setup and you're looking at a full reinstall or worse. Not worth the gamble in my book.

reesel5022d ago

Seems like people treat computers like old cars these days.