I want to run 120V AC through a CAT5 cable. :astonished: One twisted pair will be hot, another twisted pair will be neutral. The cable may be 6ft to 100ft. At the end will be a 12V, 7A power supply. Will it all melt to the ground? If so, Why? I can already draw 12V, 7A DC through a 6ft length using …

Will this setup cause a fire?

David82 February 5, 2013, 3:09am 6

ignoring the law, can that setup 'technically' work without overheating?

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