Can I run cat5/6 and power down the same wall chase?

dnme

I am doing a bit of work on an 80s bungalow. I want to convert a bedroom into an office. One thing I need to do is chase walls to add power sockets (throughout the house really). I also want run cat5/6 cable to RJ45 sockets in some rooms. I know ideally I should run network cables a few cm's away from power, but what about when it comes to chasing walls ? It seems like a lot of work, dirt, dust, noise and refinishing to have to run two wall chase channels, one for 2.5 T+E and another for network. How would the professionals approach this ?

Tuco88

Well i would not see an issue with both being in the same chase but in separate containment. I would think the issue is the voltage rating of the cat5/ 6 cable insulation is not rated to mains voltage,also the noise from the mains voltage altho in a domestic situation id hardly worry to much about that with just a few metres.

If you are running Cat5/6 near alot power supplies it might be worth getting external rated cat 5/6 it has an overall screen unless you splash out on cat 7.

There are a few decent lads here at this work alot and i am sure will tell you the right solution.

DublinDilbert

Not ideal, but should work grand. Use two different wavan channels, even with the thinnest wavan you'll get 2 CAT 5 cables down it.

dnme

Thanks for all the replies. I guess if a jobs worth doing . . .