BS 6004:2012
Withdrawn
Electric cables. PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300/500 V, for electric power and lighting
Hardcopy , PDF
English
09-30-2012
10-16-2020
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rated voltage
5 Construction
6 Conductors
7 Insulation
8 Identification of cores
9 Multi-core circular cables
10 Sheath
11 Cable marking and additional
information
12 Schedule of tests
13 Test conditions
14 Routine tests
15 Sample tests
16 Type tests
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Coding cross references
Annex B (informative) - Traditional UK cables transferred
to BS EN 50525
Annex C (informative) - Guide to use
Annex D (normative) - Compatibility test
Annex E (normative) - Method of test for voltage withstand
Annex F (informative) - Notes on type tests
Bibliography
Defines requirements and test methods for the construction and performance of cables that: a) have a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation of rated voltage 300/500 V; b) are intended for electric power and lighting.
| Committee |
GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6004(2000) & BS 7919(2001). Supersedes 12/30248753 DC. (10/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
34
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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