The use of "Arctic" cable

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In Wiring Matters Summer 2009, Issue 31, an article was published entitled Cables for temporary installations and included a sub-section headed The use of "Arctic" cable. The IET's technical helpline took a number of calls with a common theme - i.e. can bluesheathed cable, made to BS 6500, be used for 230 V a.c. single-phase supplies to equipment in temporary use? The answer is yes but not at temperatures lower than +5°C. The following is intended to clarify.


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Source: Mark Coles - Wiring Matters (Winter 2009)

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