OEConnect does not install conduit for underground drops; if you wish to install conduit to protect your underground cable, please adhere to the following steps:.
Please remember, before beginning any digging you must call 811 to have all underground facilities marked. Private underground items—such as waterlines, invisible fences, drainage lines, electrical lines, fuel tanks, septic systems, and other utilities—are the homeowner’s responsibility to mark. Proper marking helps prevent damage and ensures safety during excavation. OEConnect is not responsible for any damage caused to unmarked cables or facilities.

If you choose to install conduit, please follow these guidelines:

1. Distance from pole to structure – Less than 300 feet:¾” gray conduit.
2. Distance from pole to structure – Over 300 feet, but less than 500 feet: 1 ¼” conduit, laid straight with no sweeps.
3. Distance from pole to structure – More than 500 feet:, 1 ¼” conduit with pull points need to be placed at least every 300-400 feet.
4. A pull string or wire needs to be placed inside the conduit the entire length.
5.12" depth for conduit is preferred, 6" is minimum depth needed.
6. Conduit should be stubbed and capped 3 feet above grade next to the structure and within 5 feet of the power meter location.
7. Conduit should be run along the same path as the power service drop, and stubbed and capped 12” above grade at the base of the pole.
8. Please avoid any extreme or 90 degree turns in any horizontal run. If turns are unavoidable, only use sweeps. This does not include the 90-degree turns at the pole structure.
9. If your meter is attached to the pole you should follow the same procedures as above, with the conduit run on the structure side of the underground power line and located at the power service disconnect or service entry.

Our Fiber Tech will run the fiber through the conduit for you once properly installed.
If you have any questions, please call before you begin work.

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