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BS 6500:2000

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-09-2006

Superseded date

30-09-2011

$737.91
Including GST where applicable
Summarise this standard

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 General
6 Flexible cords with thermosetting insulation
7 Flexible cords with thermoplastic insulation
Annex A (informative) Guide to use of insulated flexible
                      cords
Annex B (informative) Guidance on procedures for routine
                      tests on rubber and PVC insulated
                      flexible cords of rated voltages U[0]/U
                      up to 300/500 V
Annex C (normative) Electrical tests
Annex D (normative) Mechanical tests
Annex E (normative) Procedure for checking the efficacy of
                      the spark testing method and equipment
Annex F (normative) Solderability test for plain conductors
Annex G (normative) Compatibility test
Annex H (normative) Tests for extensible leads
Annex I (normative) Tests on tinsel cords
Annex J Spare
Annex K (normative) Measurement of thickness
Bibliography

Provides requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of insulated flexible cords for operation at voltages up to and including 300 V a.c. to earth and 500 V a.c. between conductors, intended for use with appliances and equipment in domestic or similar environments for light or ordinary duty.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 6500(1994), 00/240542 DC & 02/208367 DC. Together with BS 7919(2001), BS 6004(2000) and BS 6007(2000), supersedes BS 6141(1991). Also available as part of BS KIT 64. Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (10/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
60
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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