[TowerTalk] AC power

[Mike Gilmer - N2MG]

>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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