Running Cat 6 near hot water radiator pipes?

[trueimage]

Is it ok to do this? Or what can I do to help shield the wire?

This is really the only way I can run the cat 6 without getting into some major work... the holes and path are already there to run exactly where I want it to - around the outer wall of my condo.

For most of the way, it will be fine, 2-3 inches away etc. but through the walls, the passageways get a little tight... and the pipes get hot.

Any ideas?

 

[trueimage]

the pipe is hot to touch, i can't hold my hand on it...
using a meat thermometer (lol, it's all I had) it is 55-60 C

The cable says 75 C on it, but should it really be pressed against a 60 C copper pipe for long periods?

 

[cmetz]

trueimage, avoid at all costs.

If you can't, go look at what's called Limited Combustible cable. It's a rating beyond plenum cable, should be the best at resisting ignition and best at trying to stop itself from burning.

 

[Modelworks]

If you can't get a higher cable rating, go to a hardware store and get some 1/2" cpvc water pipe. Its easy to cut and can withstand temps up to atleast 80C.
Run the cable through the pipe where its near the metal pipes.

edit:
cpvc also has a ignition rating of atleast 300C+
was curious had to look that one up.

 

[Kelemvor]

Just put that pipe insulation stuff on the pipes (should be on there anyway) and it should definitely make them less hot to touch and shouldn't cause a problem.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn...10-LP12XB/6&lpage=none