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fill factor for ducts/trenches

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hi


what is the fill factor for an underground duct, trench for SWA 400v cables ?
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  • I don't think UK regulations stipulate a particular fill factor.


    Good practice, the ability to draw in with relative ease and perhaps leaving room for later additions, would suggest leaving a reaonable amount of space, but the exact figure will depend on the circumstances (e.g. duct length between acess points and number/angle of bends etc.)


    Someone here might have some rules of thunb....


       - Andy.
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  • I don't think UK regulations stipulate a particular fill factor.


    Good practice, the ability to draw in with relative ease and perhaps leaving room for later additions, would suggest leaving a reaonable amount of space, but the exact figure will depend on the circumstances (e.g. duct length between acess points and number/angle of bends etc.)


    Someone here might have some rules of thunb....


       - Andy.
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