regular and low voltage wire in the same stud bay?
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regular and low voltage wire in the same stud bay?
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Getting ready to install a whole house speaker system. I'm also upgrading my electrical wiring. It just so happens that the easiest place to a) run the speaker wires into the attic and b) run the electrical into the crawlspace, happens to be in the same stud bay. The gas line runs from the attic to the crawlspace so the top and sole plates are completely open.
I think the NEC prohibits regular and low voltage running in the same raceway or box, but what about the stud bay? Is that considered a raceway? I'm not too worried about interference because the run is only 7 feet or so.
I could use the bay one over, no problem, but this would be easier and no drywall would need to be harmed..
thanks all !
Getting ready to install a whole house speaker system. I'm also upgrading my electrical wiring. It just so happens that the easiest place to a) run the speaker wires into the attic and b) run the electrical into the crawlspace, happens to be in the same stud bay. The gas line runs from the attic to the crawlspace so the top and sole plates are completely open.
I think the NEC prohibits regular and low voltage running in the same raceway or box, but what about the stud bay? Is that considered a raceway? I'm not too worried about interference because the run is only 7 feet or so.
I could use the bay one over, no problem, but this would be easier and no drywall would need to be harmed..
thanks all !
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You would be well served to maintain 24" seperation between the two. Use the next bay over for peace of mind knowing you won't hear any static caused by interference over your speakers.
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so what I'm hearing is that it's ok per NEC, but not recommended due to possible interference.
Thanks guys. Might as well use the next bay over. pretty easy.
Thanks guys. Might as well use the next bay over. pretty easy.
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The code says that 1/4 inch is separation between high and low voltage wiring. The code is not concerned with interference on the speaker wires, but only the likely hood that they become energized with the higher voltage due to a fault.