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  1. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    Morning all So the site I'm based at recently had some work done (think partitioners). This package of work included electrical. This was actually good news to me in a way, as it was one less job for me to do on an already busy schedule - but it was niggling at me that I'd possibly end up...
  2. B

    SY cable current rating ??

    Hi All got a question regarding SY cable. I have tried to find the current rating for 6mm SY cable and have found a data sheet the GEM cables which states 33 amps in conduit thermal wall and 54amps when in free air. Also seen a few other manufactures state these ratings but a lot stating...
  3. C

    Sy cable for catering trailer

    I recently bought a catering trailer and have been advised I need to have it re wired using SY cable. I can't find much information about this and want to make sure I am going to be getting the right thing done. Thank you for any replies ?
  4. S

    Using SY cable in a fixed installation

    Hi, got a job that’s coming up which involves putting electricity to a wagon that’s half way down a field from someone’s house. They want it so it’s like a caravan, so they can disconnect the power lead whenever they want and move the wagon around. There’s only 2 circuits in the wagon; 4 lights...
  5. polo1

    Use of sy cable

    Peeps, Your thoughts please on the use of sy cable in a domestic setting. Came across an installation today where the supply to an immersion element had been run in sy cable. Overcurrent protection correct and circuit is covered by a 30mA rcd. I think we are going to be doing an EICR in the...
  6. M

    Sy cable

    k guys needs some advice, We have an event on tomorrow and we been asked to run 100m of 4mm sy cable to power up the event. Now I know have mixed options but can this be done or should it be run in SWA cable?? The cable will be protected by 32amp in a splitter box Cheers guys
  7. Leroy Merlin

    SY Cable? Thoughts?

    Morning all I've recently been introduced to SY cable through work. I've had a look for more information on the web as I wanted to check ratings, uses etc. but I'm getting a lot of mixed information... many people say they use it but many others are saying that it doesn't comply with BS7671...
  8. D

    SY cable for distribution circuits and final circuits

    Hi all, Just a question relating to SY cable and the use of SY cable. My boss his carrying out a EICR for a industrial premise and coming across a lot of SY cable. These cables are used for final circuits and distribution circuits. I know that BS7671 list SY cable as non - standard cables and...
  9. L

    Data down SY cable thoughts

    Has anyone used SY cable to send data down? Thinking about potentially running an intercom from gate at top of driveway down to house via SY. Thoughts?
  10. N

    Sy cable question

    Hi guys new to the forum and will introduce myself shortly :p I have attached an image of a spur i have taken as you can see from the attached image I am doing a trainee maintenance engineer role and just wanted some info on the below. 1.) when using sy cable do you have to earth the sheeth...
    • nathansinar
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    • cable earth question sy cable using
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  11. H

    2 types of SY cable gland

    Hi, ive just done the prep day for my AM2 and they are using a gland to terminate the SY braided cable that I haven't used before. I have been practicing using the one that is on you tube etc where you twist the braids like a moustache etc. The one they insist on using is the same as an swa...
    • Hectorhill
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    • cable gland sy cable types
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. vxwestie

    EICR codes for SY cable and biomass install

    I've got a new installation within a biomass boiler building connected to an installation I've just carried out. The boiler room install has been carried out by a non registered contractor and as it's been connected to my install, I've been asked to carry out an EICR by the client. The...
  13. C

    AM2 SY cable from DOL starter to motor

    Hello, Im half way through my am2 with just the heating and sy motor to do tomorrow, but I am just wondering about the braided cable. do I just have 2 pigtails of braid sheathed up with earth sleeving connected to earth in both the starter and the motor? Any help is appreciated Thanks
  14. N

    UL 508A and SY cable

    Hi, New to the forum so hi to all, have a question regarding the above. Have a control panel going to the USA and wondered if SY cable is OK to feed some motor mounted inverters that are mounted on pump units which are installed in adjacent cubicles to the electrical cubicles. Cables do not exit...
  15. vxwestie

    SY cable to replace MICC

    Bit of advice required guys. i have to do some refurb work on a listed building where previous works have been required to be in MICC this works will require a completion cert when finished. However, recently an approved contractor has carried out work on part of the installation where a...
  16. I

    10mm 5 core SY cable

    anyone know how many amps it can hold clipped direct
  17. A

    New Zealand Am 2 SY cable gland help

    Hi there good evening chaps. just wondering if anyone could help me out with some info on terminating SY cable using the proper glands. I have my am2 next week and although I have done the pre am2 and watched the video on YouTube I'm still a little confused. Because on the video the guy says to...
  18. I

    SY cable?

    can anyone tell me what the current carrying capacity is for a 6mm SY 3 core cable , or where i can find a table or do i just go by the 70* thermoplastc table in the regs book
  19. S

    SY cable

    Can i supply a 32A 5 pin socket with 5core 4mm SY cable (6m from Dis. Board clipped direct) i cannot get 5 core S.W.A in time,is there a Reg. preventing me from doing this. :rolleyes2: Thanks in advance:- steve.b
  20. L

    SY cable (gswb) proving hard to find out about.

    Hello everyone. I need to find details and specifications of SY cable but I can't even find it in the regs book. Is it classed as SWA in BS7671? I think this is either a good question or the answers staring me in the face. Anybody?

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