[TowerTalk] Running Cables - Shack to Tower

[Steve Maki]

Just a wild guess, but he's probably going to use the 12-2 for the motor 
leads on the rotator.

OTOH, I've got an extra 12-2 with gnd in my low low voltage conduits 
used as a *temporary* AC supply for soldering guns, etc. A plug on the 
shack end, and a socket on the tower end. Normally not energized. Don't 
really know the code implications on this, but don't really care.

Don't try this at home.

-Steve K8LX

On 7/9/2015 4:09 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

> The "compelling reason" is that building codes prohibit running
> power (12-2 w/gnd) and low voltage (coax, rotor cable) in the
> same conduit.  You need two conduits ...

>> I have a Rohn 25 up about 85'  located about 200' from my garage
>> radio room. Is there some compelling reason  why I shouldn't  run
>> bury flex coax, rotor cable and outdoor 12-2 w gnd  through a 2"
>> plastic pipe (already buried) between  the tower and my shack?