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bauer09
Mar 11, 2009, 04:44 PM
Hi -

I am running some NM wire through a wall that also houses a hot water heat (baseboard radiator). Is there concern for how close the wire can be to or touching the pipe?

ballengerb1
Mar 11, 2009, 04:49 PM
I would not allow the non-metalic bcable to touch the radiator but a baseboard unit will not get so hot that it can melt the insulation just by being near it. Yopur local buildong codes or building inspector may have more specific advice.