2008/8/31 Ross Drummond wrote: >> While pulling this cable alongside power cable, it is possible (and if >> the holes are tight, likely) that some insulation will rub/scrape off >> both the power and and the data cable, thus livening the foil screen >> on the data cable to 230V. >> >> A person handling the data cable is then at risk of shock, possibly >> leading to burns or ventricular fibrillation - an often fatal >> condition. > > I am a big fan of earth continuity after my toaster threw me backwards into > the refrigerator. The shielding will be earthed.
Even so, it is against regulations to run the data together with the power. AS/NZS 3000:2000 "Wiring Rules" clause 3.9.9.3 [snip] > A concrete pad floor unfortunately. Crawl space in roof or monopitch? If there's a roof space it can be done from there. Requires drill extensions and some skill. Yuri
