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wrote:
I would like to know the minimum distance between phone wiring and the
power breaker panel.

The phone line and the power line all come to my house through the same
location. Currently the phone distribution block is just one feet away
from the power breaker panel. Many phone lines are actually running
parallel with power cables within inches away. So far, I haven't
experienced any ill effect of the fact that the phone lines and power
source are very close to each other. Having said that, I prefer to keep
them separated, and I have the opportunity to do just that.

I am going to re-organize the phone distribution block for some other
reasons, and I need to move the phone distribution block away anyway. I
want to use this opportunity to keep the phone lines away from any
power source. I am wondering what is the safe distance between a phone
distribution block and a power breaker panel.
Any idea?

Thanks.

Jay Chan

Hi,
In my house they're all in the basement right next to each other.
The breaker panel, phone terminal block, and cable TV cable splitter.
Alarm logic box is installed right next to the other side of panel.
Tony