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Hawkmoon

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Why mankind is doomed
« on: January 12, 2025, 11:19:38 PM »
About a year ago I registered on an Internet forum about building codes and code-related questions. We just had a new member ask a question:

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Where can I find the code for running speaker wire and cat 6? It’s a type 2B building and open ceiling 17’ to deck.

He then posted a photo showing a rather sloppy job of running speaker wire. He received several responses, which generally agreed that there are no special requirements unless the wiring runs in a ceiling plenum. He then followed up with:

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I was under the impression that we didn’t need anything plenum-rated until electricians said they needed to use it for low voltage wire for lights with 0-10V dimmers. Figured I’d verify here!

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But you asked about speaker wire and CAT6 data cable ...

To which he replied:

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Right - I figured low voltage was low voltage… guess I should have been clearer from the get go

This person must have gone to the university where our friend Brad works. I don't get it. He's worried because his electrician said he needs special wire for low voltage wire for lights with 0-10V dimmers -- so he asked about speaker wire and CAT6 cable, and DIDN'T mention low voltage wire for lights with 0-10V dimmers.

We're doomed.

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MechAg94

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Re: Why mankind is doomed
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2025, 09:14:10 AM »
I am sure someone somewhere makes a PoE light. 


Okay, I looked on Amazon and there appear to be a number of them.
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