How MUCH interference depends on how close they are, and how long they run parallel to each other. There is no easy answer other than "don't do it"... Rick Glazier ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Huska" <[log in to unmask]> > I was in a new home that was just going up the other day and saw that > the electrician had run network cable along (touching) the electric wire. > I know that this doesn't meet the standard but how bad in real life is > it? How much interference would it create? Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com