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    Running voice and data lines parallel to BX cable

    You are correct ve3slw. The word conduit was probably the wrong choice for this application. The BX cable, cat5, cat3, and cable tv all run through a 3 inch diameter pipe running through an exterior wall to an addition set on a concrete slab. I would like to thank everyone who responded to my...
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    Running voice and data lines parallel to BX cable

    The cat5 cable being used is Cat5E Riser cable made by Commandlink. I believe my contractor bought it at Home Depot. It comes in a grey cable jacket, but I don't know its insulation properties. Is this Home Depot stuff insulated adequately? Should a buy a skinny raceway and try to pull it...
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    Running voice and data lines parallel to BX cable

    Thanks TTT! Do you think it is not a problem because the BX is armoured or because of the relatively short distance of 8 feet. As for inspection, the house was wired months ago for electric and was already inspected. My contractor began wiring the house for data and voice just recently. I'm...
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    Running voice and data lines parallel to BX cable

    I live in Queens, NY and my house is currently being wired for voice and data. As my contractor is trying to run these wires far away from the electrical wiring, he stumbled across a problem. On room is over a concrete slab with one conduit pipe going into it from the main house. All the...
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