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Direct Line Question


Would it be better to run direct lines spaced somewhat apart through the ceiling joist , or could you run both through the same hole in the ceiling joist?

The reason I ask is because I am running direct lines into a new room in the basement that already has holes drilled in the joist which could accomadate the 2 direct lines.

Thanks in advance
moonguy
elevick
2,636 posts
 
Just don't pull speaker line or video line through the same holes.
shel2n
13 posts
 
Should the Romex be twisted to cancel interference? How many twists per foot? Twisted which way, counter clockwise north of the equator?, or would that just magnify the Coriolis effect ?
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nsgarch
2,524 posts
 
Do Coriolis forces apply to electromagnetic energy? That's a new one on me. Twisting the wire would help reject RFI, but I don't think Romex will twist enough to do that very well. People do twist separate insulated conductors before pulling them thru steel conduit. That's the best if RFI is a problem where you are. I've also pulled Romex thru conduit (I think because the Romex was on sale ;-)
shel2n
13 posts
 
Just joking about the Coriolis effect....
onemug
784 posts
 
Ah the Coriolis Effect. This is why I always have my speakers facing west. Once the sound leaves the speaker it gets to me faster. :-)
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