In wall speaker wire

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Offline aragorn723

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on: October 23, 2018, 12:07:56 AM
Hello,

I have speakers on both sides of a fireplace and want to run the speaker wire and rca cables thru the wall.  Found some in-wall rated speaker wire and rcas, but was wondering if someone can tell me how far they should be from a fireplace flue?  Thank you,

Dave



Offline comanche

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Reply #1 on: March 05, 2019, 07:40:07 PM
Hi,
I am an A/V contractor and pull a LOT of wire.
If the wire , of which you speak, is double insulated and has a CL3 rating as long as it isn't touch the flue
you will be fine. 6" to 1' is plenty of distance.
Hope my answer is helpful. Although, I have a feeling you have already installed it.
But, maybe now you will have no worries.
Billy



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Reply #2 on: March 06, 2019, 04:19:18 PM
Thanks for the response!  The wire is rated CM/CL3.  I'll have to cut a hole in the wall and snake it thru :)

Dave



Offline Deluk

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Reply #3 on: March 09, 2019, 01:27:27 AM
I think I'd be using a length of PVC pipe with a couple of neat speaker ports to tidy up the holes. Wires would then be loose and easy to manage.