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JohnLopez got a reaction from Virwat in Running ethernet cable next to solar power cablesThat blog post is giving you excellent advice. You should never run standard Ethernet cable in the same conduit as AC power cables, especially from a solar inverter. The high-amperage DC and AC power will generate significant electromagnetic interference (EMI), which will severely degrade or completely kill your data signal.
The correct ways to run the cable are:
Use shielded Ethernet cable (F/UTP or S/FTP) and ground the shield at one end.
Run the data cable in a separate conduit, keeping at least 12-18 inches of separation from the power cables.
If they must cross, make sure they do so at a 90-degree angle to minimize interference.
For a reliable, code-compliant installation, keeping the data and power runs separate is the most important rule.
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