2006-08-29 06:19:58 · 9 answers · asked by justanotheruser 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I would avoid this as much as you can. It is not professional to use existing AC ducts for cable (they are not designed for that). Besides the previous points of non-plenum cable killing everyone with toxic smoke (before you even escape the fire) you just don't want to do it.
I'd suggest wireless if that's an option or fishing the wire through the walls if you can. If you can't or don't want to do this hire yourself a contractor to run some cable for you. It won't be cheap, but you'll get a nice job (if it's a good contrator) and some quality wiring.
It will probably be cheaper to run wireless.
2006-08-29 06:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by jason r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a good idea to run anything in your AC duct, it's not what it's meant to do, you could try taping the cable to the outside,but I wouldn't recommend the inside.
2006-08-29 06:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a bad idea.
This biggest reason is because when it becomes hot the cable can release toxic fumes that research has shown can be harmful to people. Then your furnace blower blows those fumes out into the house and circulates them.
2006-08-29 06:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by Justin C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't cause a problem, but it's not a good idea. It could cause air quality problems, reduce efficiency, create noise, code violations; nothing major.
If it's by far the easiest path for the cable; I say do it.
2006-08-29 06:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by VTGunz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the cable should have enough insulation to protect it from the condensation build up!
2006-08-29 06:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by rookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will work. Normal A/C temp. set by people is 65F+, while heat is 75+.
2006-08-29 06:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that would be a problem, just be sure to use Plenum or else it is a violation of fire codes.
2006-08-29 06:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends how hot the ductwork gets, I have run it along side mine.
2006-08-29 06:21:52 · answer #8 · answered by microsvc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Don't do that.
2006-08-29 06:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by DiRTy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋