[UK-CONTEST] shack design

[Paul Beecham]

Hi Dick, yes it is perfectly acceptable to run these services in dado 
trunking, ( in the trade known as dildo rail ) I use it here. The only thing 
you must be carefull of is to keep the mains 230v ac seperate from either rf 
or computer cables as it will contravine electrical regs.Choose a system 
that has seperate compartments to allow services of different bands to be 
installed.  The regs also state that "consideration" be given to electrical 
interference data and comms circuits, so high standards of screening, 
earthing and construction should be used. I could quote all the regs but 
generally the aforementioned is adequate. Also bear in mind that if you 
create a new circuit then a part p certificate will be required. Unless you 
are part p qualified it is not acceptable to to the work your self and get 
someone in to sign it off. If you are modifiing an existing circuit as long 
as its not supplied from or located in a bathroom or kitchen or in the 
garden  then this non part p notifiable. I know it all seems a bit "picky" 
but it is now LAW and not to comply is a serious offence.  Please be 
carefull about earthing, concideration about PME and seperates for RF can 
cause problems and in some cases  be lethal. 73 Paul G6PZ.  (consultant 
engineer). ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Allisette" <rallisette at cwgsy.net>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 8:29 AM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] shack design


> Hi all,
>
> I've just started turning a spare room into a dedicated Shack. My 
> electrician has suggested using  Dedo (spelling?) trunking to carry mains, 
> data and RF cabling neatly (the XYL thinks it a great idea!).
> This would allow future changes easily but I am a little concerned about 
> RF interference. Does anyone have any experience of this trunking and 
> whether I should go ahead.
> Apologies that this is not directly a contest matter but this seems the 
> most responsive reflector I subscribe to.
>
> 73 Dick GU4CHY
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