# Waterproofing and Insulation

Waterproof and insulate all cables including power cables, network cables, and unused pigtails.

1. Wrap one layer of insulation tape around each cable joint.
2. Stretch the waterproofing tape evenly to twice its original length. Then apply it for three layers from bottom to top, from top to bottom, and from bottom to top again.
3. Stretch the insulation tape evenly to twice its original length. Then apply it for three layers from bottom to top, from top to bottom, and from bottom to top again. Finally, tie the upper and lower ends with cable ties. Then use cable ties to secure both ends.
4. Cover the rest of the cabling in a conduit or with protective waterproof rubber tape. Make a drip loop as shown below to create an artificial lowest point of the cable.

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