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Default How to protect (low voltage?) wire on TOP of concrete drivewayin slot

On 7/6/2010 7:03 PM Joe spake thus:

On Jul 5, 6:31 pm, Elmo dcdraftwo...@Use-Author-Supplied-
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There's a wire crossing my concrete driveway in the slot which I tripped on
and kicked up and need to put back.

It just about fits in the groove, almost filling the groove. I think it's
for the low-voltage lights but I'm not sure what it's for.


First pull the entire wire out of the groove. Set it aside. Borrow or
rent a common circular saw with a diamond blade. Use the saw to deepen
and/or widen the groove as needed. Clean out the groove. Fill it half
way with a caulk recommended for concrete. Insert wire, press firmly
down and top off groove with sealant. Now it's permanent. Return the
saw to the owner. Wasn't that easy?


Could do that, but I probably wouldn't if it isn't necessary, as it
makes it more likely the slab could crack under the groove (unless you
*want* an expansion joint there or something).


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