BS 4553:1992

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Specification for 600/1000 V PVC-insulated single-phase split concentric cables with copper conductors for electricity supply

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

08-15-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-28-1992

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Voltage designation
4. Phase conductor
5. Insulation
6. Thickness of insulation
7. Concentric layer
8. Binders
9. Oversheath
10. Thickness of oversheath
11. Cable marking
12. End sealing
13. Schedule of tests
14. Test conditions
15. Routine tests at works
16. Regular sample test
Appendices
A. Recommendations for selection and operation of cables
B. Recommendations for installation of cables
C. Guide to use
Tables
1. Schedule of tests
2. 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric cables with
stranded copper conductors and copper wire neutral
and earth continuity conductors
3. Spark test voltages

Requirements and dimensions for cable having a central (phase) conductor insulated with red PVC and concentric layer comprising bare copper wire covered with black PVC (neutral conductor). For operation on earthed neutral systems at voltages up to and including 600 V to earth.

Committee	CPL/34/4
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 91/21160 DC and BS 4553(1988). (03/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	12
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 4553-1:1998 BS 4553-3:1998 BS 4553-2:1998
Supersedes	BS 4553:1988

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