BS 7870-3.50:2005

Superseded

LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform or helical concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. (Implementation of HD 603)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-12-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-10-2005

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Voltage designation
4 Core conductors
5 Insulation
6 Assembly of cores
7 Concentric conductor
8 Oversheath
9 Marking
10 End sealing
11 Dimensions
12 Tests
13 Routine tests
14 Sample tests
15 Type tests
Annex A (normative) Test for shrinkage of oversheath on cable
Bibliography

Describes requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of XLPE insulated, concentric copper wire screened waveform or helical cables with solid aluminium core conductors having a rated voltage of 0.6/1(1.2) kV.

Committee	GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote	To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) & BS 7870-2(1999) Supersedes 05/30126924 DC. (10/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 7870-3.50:2011
Supersedes	05/30126924 DC : DRAFT MAY 2005

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HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007	DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0,6/1 KV
HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002	OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV
BS 7870-3.40:2001	LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors
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