Indeed, I noted the "deficiency" and am not entirely happy with the situation. It was installed on the cheap by a sports' club member. I was keen to learn of regulations that apply if I have to defend my position of criticising the installation.
Naturally, we know better, but I have to say that it is not obvious to a lay person that the armour should be earthed, or indeed how to do it. The word, "armoured" simply suggests a means of mechanical protection for the inner cable.
Page 39 of latest (2018) GN3, item (o) of the "non-flexible cables" list refers the reader to Regulation 411.3.1.1
Indeed, I noted the "deficiency" and am not entirely happy with the situation. It was installed on the cheap by a sports' club member. I was keen to learn of regulations that apply if I have to defend my position of criticising the installation.
Naturally, we know better, but I have to say that it is not obvious to a lay person that the armour should be earthed, or indeed how to do it. The word, "armoured" simply suggests a means of mechanical protection for the inner cable.
Page 39 of latest (2018) GN3, item (o) of the "non-flexible cables" list refers the reader to Regulation 411.3.1.1
