Why does every outlet need a 1″ conduit?
Conduit systems are initially designed to have a 40% fill ratio. The standard implementation of (3) Category 6 UTP four-pair cables surpasses the 40% fill level of a 3⁄4″ conduit (actual fill capacity is 100 percent in this scenario). Bends in the conduit also reduce the inside diameter and the cable fill of the conduit. We have adopted the 1″ conduit as the standard to permit improved installation and maintenance of the wire plant, plus to allow for a small amount of incremental growth and the addition of other media types in the future.
