Re: quick installation question...

["Andy C" <a@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Carl Carlson" <Carl@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Andy C wrote:
>> hi all,
>> is there in reality a real problem with running alarm cables (small
>> industrial unit, basic alarm) in the same conduit as mains cables?
>> the runs would be approx 10-15 metres... if so how far would they
>> need to be separated? i know slightly off- topic but the same
>> question again for a couple of cat 5 PC network cables and telephone
>> extension cables - we're hoping to get away with bunching everything
>> together in the same trunking (!) but i think someone is going to
>> tell me no way many thanks!
>> andy
>
> It's dangerous, unprofessional, and against the NEC.
>
> The boys from sector 7G

ok thanks,
if we leave the mains in its own trunking... is there still a problem with
running all the other cables together (telephone, cat5, alarm sensors)
the mains wiring was installed by a builder who i now suspect is no more a
qualified electrician than i am - he just told us to run everything in the
same trunking and ran it in oversize trunking for that reason... but seemed
odd hence i thought i should check
thanks,
andy