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Solar PV cable used a AC sub main

sparkiemike

Hi ,

I’ve come across an installation where a second consumer unit is supplied via some solar flex 6mm. The consumer   unit is connected to the solar inverter and a garden cabin.

There is no BS number, but it is stamped OLFLEX SOLAR XLS-R  0.6/1KV 6.0 SQ MM

The cable has a stranded conductor, white plastic insulation with a black sheath. 

is it okay to use this cable for AC voltages and does it need to be in containment or would it be considered double insulated?

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    Regards BS 7671 compliance, if the cable is not to a British or Harmonized standard, see Regulation Group 511 (particularly the requirement of Regulation 511.2, and confirmation and recording of such in the same Regulation).

    That would be the same whether it was used on the d.c. or a.c. sides - on that score it might be considered 'inconsistent' to accept its use on the roof, but not elsewhere.

       - Andy.

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    AJJewsbury said:
    on that score it might be considered 'inconsistent' to accept its use on the roof, but not elsewhere.

    Agreed ... the issue with cables having a constructional standard etc., are definitely general advice, and applicable for all cables selected for a BS 7671 installation.

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    AJJewsbury said:
    on that score it might be considered 'inconsistent' to accept its use on the roof, but not elsewhere.

    Agreed ... the issue with cables having a constructional standard etc., are definitely general advice, and applicable for all cables selected for a BS 7671 installation.

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