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Re:Power over fiber by galangalalgol on Thursday January 04, 2024 @09:32AM (#38867440)
Could a fiber break in the wall ignite the sheath? What if the Sheath broke as well and it is up against the cardboard backing of drywall? Worst case, cellulose insulation?
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Re:Power over fiber by cycomanic on Thursday January 04, 2024 @12:21PM (#38869661)
Cellulose insulation is in fact very flame retardent. But to your question yes if the broken fibre was stuck against something flammable it could slowly ignite it.
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