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Concentric Cables

Concentric cable is generally used by DNOs to supply most modern cutouts, but it's use is not exclusive to DNOs.
There are two different types of concentric cable. Their selection / use depends on the supply type.



Straight Concentric Cable

This is a DNO cutout supplied by a straight concentric cable.

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(This is a TN-C-S supply)



Split Concentric Cable

This is a DNO cutout supplied by a split concentric cable.

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(This is a TN-S supply)

Split Concentric Cable for installations

Some pictures of split concentric kindly provided by Lectrician

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The cable with the sheath stripped back

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After its prepared; the earth is sleeved as two separate bits to keep it tidy

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25mm² Split concentric terminated in a consumer unit through a bush and locknut

 
electrics/cable_types/concentric_type_cables_straight_concentric_and_split_concentric.txt · Last modified: 2007/09/12 09:18 (external edit)
 
 
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