Reference guide for current carrying capacities for PVC twin and earth cables

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Reference guide for current carrying capacities for PVC twin and earth cables

Reference Method

Description

1/1mm2
(A)

1.5/1mm2
(A)

2.5/1.5mm2
(A)

4/1.5mm2
(A)

6/2.5mm2
(A)

10/4mm2
(A)

16/6mm2
(A)

A

Enclosed in conduit in insulated wall

11.5

14.5

20

26

32

44

57

B

Enclosed in conduit or trunking on a wall

13

16.5

23

30

38

52

69

C

Clipped direct

16

20

27

37

47

64

85

100

Above plasterboard ceiling coved by insulation not exceeding 100mm thick

13

16

21

27

34

45

57

101

Above plasterboard ceiling coved by insulation exceeding 100mm thick

10.5

13

17

22

27

36

46

102

In stud wall in with insulation with cable touching inner wall

13

16

21

27

35

47

63

103

In stud wall in with insulation with cable not touching inner wall

8

19

13.5

17.5

23.5

32

42.5

 

Ratings shown are tabulated values from BS7671 Appendix 4 for 70°C PVC cables. Where appropriate, other rating factors must be applied.

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