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What are your thoughts regarding safety on this equipment cable entry?

Guinea Pig

My first post! 

Got a new piece of equipment to be fed from 63A/80A single phase supply.  Requires at least 2x 3C cables entering sized at 16mmsq (H07 type).

Glands wont fit, no cable strain relief...

     

Thoughts appreciated.

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  • Guinea Pig said:
    Thoughts appreciated.

    Well, it must be for fixed wiring only because it requires a high-integrity earth connection - therefore the installation standard in the UK would be necessary for the selection of the equipment, and its erection - i.e. BS 7671.

    Others have pointed out that it doesn't appear (on the face of it) to meet the IP ratings required by BS 7671 without modification - so the only options are:

    • housing in a suitable enclosure where access restricted to skilled or instructed persons (electrically) - i.e. access by tool or controlled key
    • modifying cable entry (which from your other replies so far is difficult or impossible)?

    As this is construction work, it's potentially a CDM risk being addressed, and perhaps the Client ought to be involved as they will have responsibilities going forward?

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  • Guinea Pig said:
    Thoughts appreciated.

    Well, it must be for fixed wiring only because it requires a high-integrity earth connection - therefore the installation standard in the UK would be necessary for the selection of the equipment, and its erection - i.e. BS 7671.

    Others have pointed out that it doesn't appear (on the face of it) to meet the IP ratings required by BS 7671 without modification - so the only options are:

    • housing in a suitable enclosure where access restricted to skilled or instructed persons (electrically) - i.e. access by tool or controlled key
    • modifying cable entry (which from your other replies so far is difficult or impossible)?

    As this is construction work, it's potentially a CDM risk being addressed, and perhaps the Client ought to be involved as they will have responsibilities going forward?

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