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RE: Network/TV outlets close to power cables


  • Subject: RE: Network/TV outlets close to power cables
  • From: "James Hoye" <yahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:33:33 +0100

> I want to cable up my power sockets horizontally in order to keep
> total cable length in recommended limits. I also want to mount my
> RJ45 and TV outlets at the same height as the power sockets for
> aesthetic reasons. If I do both this means I will be terminating
> Cat5e UTP and PF100 coax cables in close proximity to mains power
> cable. I know you can cross these cables at right angles without
> interference but does anyone know the risk with terminating as
> described? I am dry-lining so as far as I know will have to use
> plastic back boxes.

Do you mean that you will be terminating CAT5/coax in the SAME box as
mains?
Or that they will be in separate boxes, albeit in close proximity?

Provided that you terminate them in separate boxes (or use the dual boxes
which have a physical barrier between the two sides) there should be no
problem from an electrical safety POV.

James




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