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Arctic Grade Cable
From Batt Cables web site. Available in Blue 0.75mm² to 4mm² and Yellow 1mm² to 4mm²
Arctic grade, low temperature cable
Conductors: Plain annealed flexible copper
Current Ratings 4F3A
Insulation: Arctic grade PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
Core identification: 3 core: brown, blue & green/yellow
Sheath/Jacket: Arctic grade PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
Colour: Blue or yellow
Voltage: 300/500V
Operating temperature: Maximum 60°C. Minimum bending -20°C
Standards: Generally to BS6500: Electric Cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
Applications: For use outdoors and where flexibility is required at sub zero temperatures. The cable remains flexible down to minus 20 degrees centigrade
But in Wiring Matters
"The use of "Arctic" cable
It is common to see blue sheathed flexible cables, sometimes referred to as arctic" cable used on temporary low-voltage installations. In addition to blue, this type of cable is available in many different colours, such as yellow and orange. Manufactured to BS 7919 (not harmonized), this type of cable was designed and is suitable for use on reduced low-voltage systems only, e.g. construction site installations, e.g. 110 V centre tapped transformers at 55 V - 0 - 55 V and often seen on temporary road works traffic lights. Table 7B from BS 7450 shown on the opposite page refers.
The cable can often be seen supplying caravans or used at live musical events, it can even be purchased from DIY shops in the form of a readymade extension reel with BS 1363 13 A accessories for use at 230 V 10. As can be seen from Table 7B of BS 7540, the cable was not designed for and is not suitable for these purposes.
Cable type:- Ordinary duty low temperature PVC sheathed cord circular
Standard reference:- BS 7919:2000 Table 44
Recommendations for use:- The cables are suitable for:
- use on ELV systems (110 V centre tapped) on building sites in the UK;
- use with temporary traffic light systems when ! suitably protected.
The cables are not suitable for:
- outdoor use at standard voltages
- in industrial* or agricultural buildings.
Comments
Usage on UK building sites, with ELV (110 V centre tapped) may include hand held tools.
*Admissible, however, in tailors' workshops and similar premises
Table 7B from BS 7540-3:2005- Cables conforming to BS 7919 - Guide to use."
There seems to be some conflict here between what the manufactures say and what Mark Coles says. Considering the previous version of Wiring Matters, and Mark’s paper in that edition. I wonder what the consensus of option is?
Can we use Artic cable for 230vac?
From Batt Cables web site. Available in Blue 0.75mm² to 4mm² and Yellow 1mm² to 4mm²
Arctic grade, low temperature cable
Conductors: Plain annealed flexible copper
Current Ratings 4F3A
Insulation: Arctic grade PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
Core identification: 3 core: brown, blue & green/yellow
Sheath/Jacket: Arctic grade PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
Colour: Blue or yellow
Voltage: 300/500V
Operating temperature: Maximum 60°C. Minimum bending -20°C
Standards: Generally to BS6500: Electric Cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
Applications: For use outdoors and where flexibility is required at sub zero temperatures. The cable remains flexible down to minus 20 degrees centigrade
But in Wiring Matters
"The use of "Arctic" cable
It is common to see blue sheathed flexible cables, sometimes referred to as arctic" cable used on temporary low-voltage installations. In addition to blue, this type of cable is available in many different colours, such as yellow and orange. Manufactured to BS 7919 (not harmonized), this type of cable was designed and is suitable for use on reduced low-voltage systems only, e.g. construction site installations, e.g. 110 V centre tapped transformers at 55 V - 0 - 55 V and often seen on temporary road works traffic lights. Table 7B from BS 7450 shown on the opposite page refers.
The cable can often be seen supplying caravans or used at live musical events, it can even be purchased from DIY shops in the form of a readymade extension reel with BS 1363 13 A accessories for use at 230 V 10. As can be seen from Table 7B of BS 7540, the cable was not designed for and is not suitable for these purposes.
Cable type:- Ordinary duty low temperature PVC sheathed cord circular
Standard reference:- BS 7919:2000 Table 44
Recommendations for use:- The cables are suitable for:
- use on ELV systems (110 V centre tapped) on building sites in the UK;
- use with temporary traffic light systems when ! suitably protected.
The cables are not suitable for:
- outdoor use at standard voltages
- in industrial* or agricultural buildings.
Comments
Usage on UK building sites, with ELV (110 V centre tapped) may include hand held tools.
*Admissible, however, in tailors' workshops and similar premises
Table 7B from BS 7540-3:2005- Cables conforming to BS 7919 - Guide to use."
There seems to be some conflict here between what the manufactures say and what Mark Coles says. Considering the previous version of Wiring Matters, and Mark’s paper in that edition. I wonder what the consensus of option is?
Can we use Artic cable for 230vac?