On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 12:47:08 PM UTC-4, notbob wrote:
On 2015-06-28, HerHusband wrote:

Of course, rigid drain pipes or conduit aren't always flexible like
electrical cables.

Nor entirely practical. My old phone line goes through a PVC pipe.
Problem is, water gets into the pipe and when Winter time comes 'round
and there goes my landline. I hadda run a above ground line, instead.
Sometimes, still gets wet and drops out, but at least I can access it and
fix it when it does.

BTW, one the few times WD40 is actaully helpful.

nb

Sounds like the problem there is not using wires rated for wet locations.
All PVC underground winds up with some moisture and water in it.