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BS 7870-3.4:1996

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV XLPE and HEPR insulated combined neutral and earth aluminium or copper wire concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-12-1996

Superseded date

15-09-2001

Superseded by

BS 7870-3.40:2001

£48.70
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Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Voltage designation
4 Phase conductors
5 Insulation
6 Assembly of cores
7 Concentric neutral/earth conductor
8 Oversheath
9 Cable markings
10 Tests
11 Additional requirements
12 Sealing and drumming
Tables
1 Schedule of tests
2 Spark test voltages
3 Single-phase cables (aluminium concentric neutral/
    earth
4 Three-phase cables (aluminium concentric neutral/earth
5 Three-phase cables (aluminium concentric neutral/earth
6 Three-phase cables (copper wire concentric neutral/
    earth and single fubber layer)
7 Three-phase cables (copper wire concentric neutral/
    earth and double rubber layer
8 Three-phase mains cables (copper wire concentric
    neutral/earth and double rubber layer)
9 Requirements for compatibility of insulation and
    oversheath
List of references

Specifies construction, dimensions and tests.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 Similar to

BS 4109:1970 Specification for copper for electrical purposes. Wire for general electrical purposes and for insulated cables and flexible cords
BS 2627:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Wire
BS 7655-1.3:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds XLPE
BS 7870-2:1996 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test
BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
BS 7655-1.2(1993) : 1993 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - ELASTOMERIC INSULATING COMPOUNDS - GENERAL 90 DEGREE C APPLICATION
BS 7655-4.1(1993) : 1993 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - PVC SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - HARMONIZED TYPES

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