Re: quick installation question...

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Frank Olson wrote:
> Andy C wrote:
>
>
>> 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
>
>
> Keep low voltage cable at least 12" away from high voltage cable.
Read the NEC 70!
  Oops your from Canuckville!
NEC 70 refers to CONDUCTOR separation not CABLES or CABLE ASSEMBLIES!
NM or Romex is a CABLE Asssemby! Separation in conduit, etc  is 2".
    If the AC is
> in steel conduit (not PVC), and properly grounded, you shouldn't have a
> problem strapping your low voltage cable to it.
NEC Prohibits using pipe, raceway or conduit for supporting conductors
or Cable assemblies> INDEPENDENT Means of support!