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I do a lot of infra structure work for BFO Golf Tournaments and cannot fault your statementGolf is for W's :lol:
They aren't listed therefore it must be a deviation?
I guess that's how it works.
Golf is for W
I’m guessing you’re not a golfer then !
Useful if you are working in the few environments where sy is appropriate ...
SWA termination would be better assessed on the AM2 or is that just me thinking logically?
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It is used a lot off shore as it is a lot lighter in weight than SWA cable. Top side weight for is an important consideration in oil rig construction so a dare say several miles of SY cable compared to SWA must be a few tons lighter. Usually terminated with a Hawke 501 Universal gland which can be used on SWA or braided cables due it having a reversible cone ring allowing for the thinner braid.
Newb1 .. SY flex is a non standard cable , you won't find any tables for it .
Its not what you need for your socket . ( Just saying however , the current ratings are much the same as any other cable )
It has it's uses but not domestic wiring . An excellent & useful product , remember the braid is'nt good enough for earth fault currents & doesn't replace SWA .
Options :-
1) If socket is domestic just use flat twin /earth , surface fixed and a RCD socket
2) As Sidewinder said , insert an RCD in enclosure by the board , route the ring main through it , then spur off the ring somewhere for your garage plug .
Personally I'd go with (1)
Its not what you need for your socket . ( Just saying however , the current ratings are much the same as any other cable )
It has it's uses but not domestic wiring . An excellent & useful product , remember the braid is'nt good enough for earth fault currents & doesn't replace SWA .
Options :-
1) If socket is domestic just use flat twin /earth , surface fixed and a RCD socket
2) As Sidewinder said , insert an RCD in enclosure by the board , route the ring main through it , then spur off the ring somewhere for your garage plug .
Personally I'd go with (1)
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