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SY Cable containment

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I know the subject of SY cables in fixed power installations pops up a lot but please bear with me.

I know that SY cable does not meet any British or harmonised standards and is 'discouraged' under BS 7671, but can be installed and noted as a departure on the installation certificate. 

As it will need to be 'safe' under BS 7671, should SY cable be installed in metallic containment such as steel trunking?

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    My query would be where and  how are the cables routed, and are they using a copper core as the main CPC or just the braid ? Assuming surface mount is not  in a silly place and going to be damaged, and there is a good R2 result, then fine.

    But yes, a slight roll of the eyes maybe, but does not sound like it is worth troubling the scorers on this one.

    Mike

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    My query would be where and  how are the cables routed, and are they using a copper core as the main CPC or just the braid ? Assuming surface mount is not  in a silly place and going to be damaged, and there is a good R2 result, then fine.

    But yes, a slight roll of the eyes maybe, but does not sound like it is worth troubling the scorers on this one.

    Mike

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