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How close can cat6 wires run next to each other?
#1
I have a closet to which I've run all my cat6 cables. I don't want to have interference problems, so was curious if I can bundle the wires together to make the job look neat. Would this be a Problem?
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#2
Be sure to keep the distance between wires as shown in this picture and you will be fine. ;-)
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#3
Filliam H. Muffman wrote:
Be sure to keep the distance between wires as shown in this picture and you will be fine. ;-)

LOL :agree:
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#4
As long as they don't occupy the same space and create a quantum singularity - you're good. Big Grin
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#5
Paul F. wrote:
As long as they don't occupy the same space and create a quantum singularity - you're good. Big Grin

Exactly. Cascading entropic failure is a b!tch.
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#6
Just be careful how you set the tension on your tie wrap gun, and mind your bend radius.
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#7
Allow at least one RCH of separation between cables.
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#8
Crushing them together or bending them sharply may undo some of the benefits of twisted pair cabling. Running them side-by-side should be harmless.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twisted_pair

Twisted pair cabling is a type of wiring in which two conductors of a single circuit are twisted together for the purposes of canceling out electromagnetic interference (EMI) from external sources; for instance, electromagnetic radiation from unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables, and crosstalk between neighboring pairs. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell...
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#9
Cat 6 is also shielded. They will be ok. Do not run next to high voltage .
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#10
What freeradical, Chak, and cbelt3 said. In addition, keep them away from fluorescent lights.
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