whats the maximum current carrying capacity for 2.5 sq mm copper wire and also 6 sq mm copper wire?
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maximum curent carrying capacity for....
- Thread starter thebigbadpad
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What type of 2.5 and 6.0mm² ?
How is it installed ?
How far ?
What ambient temperature ?
What is the protective device ?
How is it installed ?
How far ?
What ambient temperature ?
What is the protective device ?
The type of wire is multi stranded for both 2.5 and 6.0 sq mm
it is installed through conduit
the length is about a meter
The temperature is room temperature
the protective devices are a mcb and also rcd
it is installed through conduit
the length is about a meter
The temperature is room temperature
the protective devices are a mcb and also rcd
Why do you need to know?
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for single phase:
T&E 27A
Multicore 27A
Singles 27A
T&E 47A
Multicore 46A
Singles 47A
These are the Maximum current carrying capacity.
You will need to take in to consideration the reference method, length and protective device type protecting the circuit, when designing the circuit as these could factor in a de-rating of the cables capacity.
Beat me to it...!
Sorry Chaps, typo, edited accordingly
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