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Cable sizing

04/19/2009 10:45 PM

Hi i am using power cable 3C x 16sqmm + Eath, what is the appropriate earth cable size to be use. your help very much appreciate. Regard's.

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Re: Cable sizing

04/20/2009 12:00 AM

Dear all,

If you do not care minimizing earthing conductor size, use 16 sq mm as PE, as per Table 54G, IEE (BS 7671).

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Re: Cable sizing

04/20/2009 2:13 AM

Usually, we will follows the power cable size. If you use 3C x 16sqmm then, the earth cable usually will be the same size of 16sqmm. Of course, you can also use one size down like 10sqmm for earth.

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Re: Cable sizing

08/25/2011 6:12 AM

→ British Standard 7671.

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