Q & A of the Day - CPC sizes in twin & earth cable - is there a table?

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What CPC CSA's for twin & earth cable?
What CPC CSA's for twin & earth cable?
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Question: Is there a table that lists CPC cross-sectional area (CSA) within modern twin and earth cables? If not, how is the CSA calculated for filling in the installation certificate?

Answer: The nominal sizes for CPCs for flat twin and earth cable are listed in each of the relevant BS standards. The regular cable type you describe is to BS 6004 Table 8.

For two and three conductor cables:

  • 1.5 sqmm cable has 1.0 sqmm CPC
  • 2.5 sqmm cable has 1.5 sqmm CPC
  • 4 sqmm cable has 1.5 sqmm CPC
  • 6 sqmm cable has 2.5 sqmm CPC
  • 10 sqmm cable has 4 sqmm CPC
  • 16 sqmm cable has 6 sqmm CPC

Please note that these are nominal sizes.

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