[SOLVED] Power cables in parallel

[Dutchnick]

Using CAT5 cable in a conduit over 8m which has a 1.5mm T/E T&E cable alongside will that induce an EMF current to the detriment of IT use?
Hope that makes sense!

 

[bill001g]

It is against building codes in most countries to run low voltage cable (ie ethenet cable) in the same conduit as electrical power cables.

This is more of a safety thing. If something happens to the wires and power gets into the ethernet cable you can get shocked because there is no protection on ethernet. People are also not as careful because the never suspect there could be deadly power on ethernet.

Although you might get interference power runs at 50-60hz where data is being transferred at frequencies in the hundreds of mega hz. More the problem is the power might induce a current in the ethernet than can damage equipment even though that is highly unlikely.

Hard to say what will happen for sure since this is a installation method that is highly not recommended and illegal in many location.

 

[Dutchnick]

Good clear answer, thanks. Induced curent was my concern but I will avoid wires in same conduit now.