Wires near fluorescents will in fact pick up induced current. I once had an installation on coax where the Novell server was acting strangely. I removed the coax from the back of the server and got a jolt. I measured the voltage between the coax shielding and the frame of the server at 48 volts. It turned out that about 50' of cable was coiled above the ceiling and laying on a fluorescent fixture.
I wouldn't expect that just running a cat5 near a fixture would be problematic, but it is still best to avoid the possibility where you can. Emmitt Dove Manager, Converting Applications Development Evergreen Packaging, Inc. [email protected] (203) 214-5683 m (203) 643-8022 o (203) 643-8086 f [email protected] From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of MDRD Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 10:00 AM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Off topic Network Q Hi I have heard you should have your Cat5 cables 4ft away from fluorescent lights but the electrician wiring my new office says it is not necessary. Is there any info from major companies that I can give him or am I being overly concerned? Thanks Marc
