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>It is highly recommended, and often required by code, to keep low voltage and high voltage (high voltage being 120V AC power lines, which really aren't that "h
by jaclaz 4y ago
>It is highly recommended, and often required by code, to keep low voltage and high voltage (high voltage being 120V AC power lines, which really aren't that "high" of a voltage) separated physically.
It depends, there are types of data cables certified (insulation above 400 V) to be installed in same conduit as mains wires:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34725851 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34725851
- brk 4y agoUntil you wind up with an AHJ who doesn’t care and requires you to separate the cables.
- jaclaz 4y agoWell, that can happen about almost anything, having data and mains cables separated is anyway a good idea, but (with the correct cables) is not (anymore) against code in many situations.
- brk 4y ago100% agree. My main point is that it is a "just because you can doesn't mean you should" sort of scenario. There are situations where it is allowable, and safe, of course, but it would still generally be considered bad practice unless absolutely necessary.