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S.W.A. Cables in Parallel.

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I have installed two 3 core 6.0mm2 S.W.A. cables in parallel for ease of installation, fused at 60 Amps.  The run is about 20 metres. They are single phase connected. I use Brown as L, Black tagged blue as N and grey oversleeved green and yellow as C.P.C. in each cable.


I have bonded the armour at each end and it is earthed at the origin of the circuit.


I have a niggling feeling that I have missed something. Is the above o.k?


Z.
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    Andy Shepherd:

    I don't see an issue with your install. Colour coding is a matter of preference although I personally use black as the CPC as long as you have identified your conductors its fine.

    Sounds like you have kept both cables the same length, if I were to do this I would add cable tags on the outer sheath (brass with steel ties) stating that both conductors are part of the same supply.


    The cables have exactly the same origin, follow the same route and have the same destination and consumer unit.


    Z.


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    Andy Shepherd:

    I don't see an issue with your install. Colour coding is a matter of preference although I personally use black as the CPC as long as you have identified your conductors its fine.

    Sounds like you have kept both cables the same length, if I were to do this I would add cable tags on the outer sheath (brass with steel ties) stating that both conductors are part of the same supply.


    The cables have exactly the same origin, follow the same route and have the same destination and consumer unit.


    Z.


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