>From what I understand, if you "hard wire" the cable to the AC mains, then all
>this code stuff is germaine. If you stick a plug on the "input" end (and
>simply plug it into a standard house socket) then it's treated as an extension
>cord of sorts. Then (most of) the code issues go away (if they bothered you
>at all).
Plus, then, you can unplug it when you don't require AC at the tower. Good
for: safety, lightning.
73 Mike N2MG
On Sat, 12 May 2001, Norman Hockler wrote:
>
> Actually this is not correct. The code says that POWER wiring of different
> voltages may be run in the same conduit (or cable trays)
> if the insulation of ALL wires is rated for the HIGHEST voltage in the
> conduit.....HOWEVER the code also says that control wiring or class 2
> wiring can NOT be run in the same conduit as LINE VOLTAGES. Control or
> class 2 is signals less than 50 volts and 30 VA.
>
> Norm N8NH
>
>
> At 09:14 PM 5/12/01 +0100, you wrote:
> >Bruce,
> >
> >The National Electrical Code requires all conductors within a common raceway
> >to have the same voltage rating.
> >
> >However I agree with Tom and use an extension cord, with No. 12 or 10
> >conductors. You can normally go 100 feet with No. 12 conductors and running
> >around 12 amperes before voltage drop is a concern.
> >
> >Roger, W7VV
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
> >[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Bruce Makas
> >Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 5:00 PM
> >To: towertalk submital
> >Subject: [TowerTalk] AC power
> >
> >I am thinking of running 110 AC power out to at least one of my towers (140
> >feet from house) so that I have power if I need it out there. Is there any
> >problem with burying the AC cable in the same trench as the coax and control
> >cables?
> >
> >Bruce, K1MY
> >
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