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BS 6480:1988

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Specification for impregnated paper-insulated lead or lead alloy sheathed electric cables of rated voltages up to and including 33000 V
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

27-09-2012

Language(s)

English

Published date

21-02-2003

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Voltage designation
4 Conductors
5 Conductor screening
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Insulation screening
9 Laying-up
10 Impregnation
11 Identification of manufacturer
12 Lead of lead alloy sheath
13 Bedding
14 Armour
15 Serving and oversheath
16 Compounds for lapped bedding and serving
17 Cable markings
18 Sealing and drumming
19 Schedule of tests
20 Test conditions
21 Routine tests
22 Regular sample tests
23 Special sample tests
24 Type tests
Appendix A - Recommendations for the selection of paper
             insulated cables
Appendix B - Recommendations for the installation of paper
             insulated cables
Appendix C - Type tests for 19,000/33,000 V cables
Appendix D - Resistance values of phase conductor, and lead
             or lead alloy sheath and single-wire armour of
             600/1000 V cables
Appendix E - Methods of test
Appendix F - Information to be provided with enquiry or order
Tables
Publications referred to

Construction, dimensions and test requirements. Provision is made for armour and protective coverings.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 6480-1(1969), 85/27979 DC, 94/202687 DC and 95/214325 DC. (03/2003) Supersedes 05/30142854 DC. (04/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
66
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

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