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Tim T.
11-10-03, 11:51 AM
have been adding electrical outputs (ripping up the walls etc) and plan to run our cable connection through a wall near to where I have just added some receptacles..... I also have a speaker connection to the Tv and a Antenna connection..

My question is how much room should i leave to avoid interference (if any) between the electrical connnections and the cable... speaker wire... antenna...

Any help apreciatted

thanks in advance!


kuhurdler
11-10-03, 12:24 PM
I realize that this is kind of a non-answer... but:
As much as possible. And if they do cross, cross at 90 degree angles.

jimijamz
11-10-03, 05:49 PM
The comment before about right angles is right on. you do not want any type of power lines running close and parrallel with your coax or even audio wires. If you do a drop down an inside wall allow yourself 6 to 12 inches from where you drop your cabel from your electrical outlet. Like behind a home entertaniment center, you want your cable close to your power, but not in the same box.

I use install large home thearter and Home audio system, the rg6 is sheilded but you can still get some interferance with power cables running right beside it. I hope this helps out


alung
11-11-03, 11:42 PM
You might want to consult the NEC for running low voltage cabling near high voltage wiring. I haven't checked recently, but you probably have to keep them in separate wall cavities if not separated by some minimum distance. So by default, you shouldn't have any problem with coupling.

videobruce
11-28-03, 05:27 AM
Coaxial cables shouldn't be a problem especially if it is a short run, after all they ARE shielded, but non shielded speaker leads are another story.