FP Cable Is Not Always Suitable

[7029 dave]

I know nothing of FP200, so can't comment, but MICC was all I ever used.

 

[shanky887614]

I have 50 mtrs or maybe even 60 mtrs of 2L1.5 2 core with orange sheath for sale if you want some.

I picked up some 2L1.5 pots already, ill send a pm

thanks for the offer mdj

 

[Darkwood]

Seems to be a lot of confusion, that FP cable is the be all, and end all of fire resistant cable. And is only suitable for fire alarms. So let me put some points across.
FP is often used for fire alarms, emergency lighting, PA systems, Disabled refuge, control switching, sprinkler control, UPS or in any installation upto 300v, where a designer may have reason to install.
FP comes in singes FP100, 2, 3, 4 or multi core FP200.....Has two versions Standard & Enhanced.
Although FP is quick and easy to install, it has limitations, and these limitations are crucial in any design.
Due to its making, FP200 has no internal seal. A can easily pass gas and water, by compilary down its internal structure.
So chemical plants, server rooms or areas of integrity, need to be thought out.
Pyro/Micc after being around for decades, is still the ideal way to over come design problems, such a integrity...and unlike FP, it is actual classed and enhanced cable. The fire time restraints to failure are also different between FP & pyro...FP has a fire rating of 20-30 minutes, where Pyro has outlasted some intense fires.
So as with any cable, it has its places and its usage, but only with taught and design.
This video you may find interesting, Worth watching the testing procedures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ZAYFSwInk

Gonna nickname our lass FP200 from now on

 

[Marvo]

I have 50 mtrs or maybe even 60 mtrs of 2L1.5 2 core with orange sheath for sale if you want some.

Surely not.....it can't be......can it?

 

[shanky887614]

what would this tool be called from a wholesaler? Its size f (didn't realise the size was 16mm pots)

im after a 20mm crimping pliers but cant find there name I know there made by bicc pyrotenax though

 

[Guest77]

what would this tool be called from a wholesaler? Its size f (didn't realise the size was 16mm pots)

im after a 20mm crimping pliers but cant find there name I know there made by bicc pyrotenax though

When I sort out your pyro today I will see if I have a pot crimper I can put in the box, can't promise but it may happen :willy_nilly:

 

[shanky887614]

When I sort out your pyro today I will see if I have a pot crimper I can put in the box, can't promise but it may happen :willy_nilly:

thank you but don't worry about it neweys stock the pot crimpers,

 

[LeeH]

I've only made an end of twice. Once at college and once in my AM2.

If I was asked to make one off tomorrow I'd probably cock it up.

 

[varilite]

Fp 200 good substitute for t&e much nicer to work with. I'd wire houses with it if it wasn't so expensive

 

[fuel]

As pyro has now ben taken out the AM2 exam shortly there will be no one who is skilled enough to do it now

Is it taught at college at all then?

Had to make off a few practice ends and make off two for the unit 305 practical exam.