Shorepower and dc Wiring Runs

[davevancat]

i have picked a spot in my boat to put my new waeco cooler but i need to run some dc wiring to it. there is already a shorepower 110 outlet in place but was wondering if there is any problems running dc wiring next to ac wiring. seperate bundles of course but any other issues i should be concerned with.

[Jentine]

I have multiple AC and DC circuits in the same conduits with no difficulties. The only problem I could see is if there is a short.

[davevancat]

thanks kinda what me thought just didnt want to end up with a interference issue or something

[FrankZ]

If they will run that close together you may wish to use yellow for your DC negative wires so there is no confusion when you, or anyone else, is working on it.

[davevancat]

shouldnt be a problem the ac is anchor marine 14/3 in its own white conduit dc will be in its own conduit. but will mark it just for safety sake. thanks everyone

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by davevancat

... wondering if there is any problems running dc wiring next to ac wiring. Separate bundles of course but any other issues I should be concerned with.

Excepting the normal cautions regarding the de-rating of bundled conductors (and below), there’s no problem with running AC & DC wiring in close proximity.

Originally Posted by Jentine

I have multiple AC and DC circuits in the same conduits with no difficulties. The only problem I could see is if there is a short.

You should never run circuits fed from different sources* in the same conduit. This is a serious life-safety issue!

* AC & DC Panels, in this case.

[Tellie]

You should never run circuits fed from different sources* in the same conduit. This is a serious life-safety issue!

Exactly!

[chala]

Originally Posted by Tellie

You should never run circuits fed from different sources* in the same conduit. This is a serious life-safety issue!

Exactly!

Some Standards will allow it. The main requirement is that the cable insulation for all conductors must be rated to the highest voltage present. To be clear your DC wiring insulation must be rated at not less than 110V AC.

[davevancat]

if i remember correctly both my 110 and 12 volt wire are marine grade rated to 600v and 105C temp.