[TowerTalk] 220v trench proximity to 7/8” feedline trench?

Grant Saviers grants2 at pacbell.net
Fri Aug 7 15:49:18 EDT 2020


Code allows low voltage cables above power which should be 24" deep if 
UF.  for the options see
https://www.thespruce.com/nec-outdoor-electrical-wiring-tips-1152274.

Grant KZ1W

On 8/7/2020 12:23, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> There is nothing wrong with using the same trench, why do double work?
> 
> 
> John KK9A
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> Ed Post W2MKM wrote:
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> 
> Need some guidance as it relates to the proximity of a new 220 V power 
> line (trenched and in PVC conduit) running to my crank up tower (3 HP 
> motor) about a 500 foot run from my barn and 2 runs of 7/8??? hardline 
> (partially trenched through fields and not through the woods) all 
> terminating at the tower base.
> 
> What is the minimum that the 220v trench should be separated from the 
> 7/8??? feedlines trench? they will run parallel for about 250??? then go 
> their separate ways, 220V to barn, 7/8??? to the shack.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Ed W2MKM
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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