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Yes, you can use a Cat 6 cable with an HDMI cable in the same conduit.

Yes, you can use a Cat 6 cable with an HDMI cable in the same conduit.

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Armognac
Junior Member
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10-25-2025, 11:35 PM
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Hi, it’s a good question about using unshielded Cat 6 in the same conduit with an HDMI cable inside. Shielded Cat 6 is typically more reliable for reducing interference, while unshielded can work if the environment is clean. The HDMI cable shouldn’t interfere with internet speed unless there are other issues. Shielded is usually better for stability, though it costs more.
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Armognac
10-25-2025, 11:35 PM #1

Hi, it’s a good question about using unshielded Cat 6 in the same conduit with an HDMI cable inside. Shielded Cat 6 is typically more reliable for reducing interference, while unshielded can work if the environment is clean. The HDMI cable shouldn’t interfere with internet speed unless there are other issues. Shielded is usually better for stability, though it costs more.

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stargladeESP
Member
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10-26-2025, 06:15 AM
#2
Close to HDMI is safe. The biggest issue arises when power and many cables are nearby.
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stargladeESP
10-26-2025, 06:15 AM #2

Close to HDMI is safe. The biggest issue arises when power and many cables are nearby.

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HubixCube
Member
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10-29-2025, 04:05 PM
#3
Some cables should stay separate from each other. You might place TV cable and power cord wires together, but they could create problems.
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HubixCube
10-29-2025, 04:05 PM #3

Some cables should stay separate from each other. You might place TV cable and power cord wires together, but they could create problems.

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Mudcraver
Member
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11-06-2025, 04:45 AM
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Avoid combining high voltage with low voltage lines such as data, DC cables, or speaker wires.
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Mudcraver
11-06-2025, 04:45 AM #4

Avoid combining high voltage with low voltage lines such as data, DC cables, or speaker wires.

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sherkan2712
Member
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11-07-2025, 12:55 AM
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The cable TV wire should work, but keep the power cords apart.
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sherkan2712
11-07-2025, 12:55 AM #5

The cable TV wire should work, but keep the power cords apart.

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perciphilus
Junior Member
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11-11-2025, 08:02 PM
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Separate high voltage from low voltage and data cables is recommended. Whether this creates a problem depends on the cable length and application. For instance, with 1Gbps over Cat 6 near a single extension power cable, issues shouldn't arise. But for 10Gbps over a longer Cat 6 run, even minor interference can affect stability and bandwidth. In permanent installations, it's best to do this separation once and correctly.
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perciphilus
11-11-2025, 08:02 PM #6

Separate high voltage from low voltage and data cables is recommended. Whether this creates a problem depends on the cable length and application. For instance, with 1Gbps over Cat 6 near a single extension power cable, issues shouldn't arise. But for 10Gbps over a longer Cat 6 run, even minor interference can affect stability and bandwidth. In permanent installations, it's best to do this separation once and correctly.