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Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice - BeKnowledge

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6231 90°C PVC Non-sheathed Copper High temperature locations in<br />

single-core control and equipment wiring, may<br />

be useful in restricted wiring<br />

applications.<br />

7211 Thermosetting, low Non-sheathed Copper Suitable for use in above-ground<br />

smoke and fire type single-core installations such as conduit and<br />

trunking or with similar protection.<br />

7211 Thermosetting, Sheathed single Copper solid, Similar to BS 6004 cables<br />

low smoke and and multi-core stranded or but where it is important to<br />

fire type flexible minimise the amount <strong>of</strong><br />

smoke and corrosive gases<br />

in the event <strong>of</strong> fire.<br />

Selection <strong>of</strong> Wiring Systems 533<br />

5467 Elastomeric: cross- Armoured Copper or As for BS 6346 cables. Caution<br />

linked polyethylene or aluminium, stranded should be exercised where these<br />

EP rubber higher temperature cables are run<br />

together with PVC-insulated cables.<br />

6724 Elastomeric: cross- Single- and multicore, Copper or For installation<br />

linked polyethylene or armoured aluminium where it is important to minimise<br />

ethylene propylene the amount <strong>of</strong> smoke and corrosive<br />

rubber gases in the event <strong>of</strong> fire.<br />

6007 Elastomeric: Unarmoured single- Copper, aluminium Butyl, EP rubber and silicone<br />

vulcanised rubber, core with various as an alternative, insulated cables used for high<br />

butyl or EP rubber, coverings. stranded or flexible ambient temperatures. Braided<br />

silicone rubber Multicore, flat or coverings in dry situations only.<br />

circular with Entry to luminaires.<br />

elastomeric sheath Sheathed cables resistant to some<br />

oils and solvents. Can be obtained<br />

with a lead sheath where pollution is<br />

severe.

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