Due to the size of my property and proposed building location, I’m going to end up with a driveway about 1200 ft long. The power company is going to bring service in to the house via underground. Since they will have the trench open, can I run telephone and Coax in the same trench without future interference. If the answer is yes, any issues with sizing and separation?
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Shared service trenches.
Ask the POCO. They will tell you what they accept and the seperation needed if they allow sharing.
Like Dave says, ask. I
Like Dave says, ask.
I would also ask the Telco and whoever is the inspecting authority.
In my case there weren't any issues as long as I had approx. 12" separation. I laid the ducts, put a bunch of 12" lumber scraps between them to ensure separation, covered with sand or light gravel, then backfilled.
I would just drop another pipe in the hole and pull in the cable later. Use at least 3/4" so it is easy to pull.