2 Cables used to supply one load.

[Des 56]

The reg No 523.8 gives the general rule as equal load sharing etc
It then says this can be acheived by either a) or b)

A/ The paralell conductors are multi core etc
B/ The minimum 50 mm for copper non sheathed etc as you state

 

[Deleted member 26818]

No 523.8 doesn't state any such thing.
It states that where the CSA is greater than 50mm², the special configuration neccessary for such formations is adopted.

 

[Des 56]

Np 523.8 doesn't state any such thing.
It states that where the CSA is greater than 50mm², the special configuration neccessary for such formations is adopted.

Once the regulation has been referenced, with regard to the initial question, it doesn't seem to be necessary to state the regulation word for word, or to interpret what it entails
Someone with issues needing clarification or interpretation are capable of referencing that number and deciding what may be required themselves

The reader of the post is capable of looking at it without needing the full text
I fail to see the intention of the your post

 

[Deleted member 26818]

It would appear from your post that you are interperting the Regulation, and infering that a minimum CSA of 50mm² is required before the use of parallel conductors is allowed.
Whereas in fact the Regulation does not state any such thing.
The intention of my post is to point out, that while there are requirements for the use of parallel conductors, such as they should be of the same CSA, same length, same material and twisted together, there is no requirement for a minimum CSA.

 

[Des 56]

Spinlindon

Could be wrong in this, but from memory I thought that torun cables in parallel they must be the same size, the same length and conductorsmade from the same material and have a minimum CSA of 50mm.

Cant give you the Reg No because I have left the BRB in thevan, and the vans being serviced.

Ian

Posted by me
The reg No 523.8 gives the general rule as equal load sharing etc
It then says this can be acheived by either a) or b)

A/ The paralell conductors are multi core etc
B/ The minimum 50 mm for copper non sheathed etc as you state

Now your post

It would appear from your post that you are interperting the Regulation, and infering that a minimum CSA of 50mm² is required before the use of parallel conductors is allowed.

I wasn't interpreting the regulation at all
I was refering the questioner to the relevant regulation in response to his use of the words minimum 50 mm by pointing out the section dealing with the 50 mm reference he had made

If you want to explain your understanding of that section,carry on by all means
Nowhere did I state there was a minimum CSA of 50mm required before the use of parallel conductors


On another thread I gave my veiw with regard to smaller than 50 mm being acceptable
http://www.electriciansforums.net/inspection-testing-certification-electrical-installations/35438-acceptable.html#post298004

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Sorry Des, but your post still reads to me that you are stating a minimum CSA of 50mm² is required.

 

[Des 56]

Sorry Des, but your post still reads to me that you are stating a minimum CSA of 50mm² is required.

I give up
You have obviously taken words that I intended as a reply to a specific question as an account of my interpretation of a regulation

I have tried to show in a link to a previous thread that my view was consistent with that regulation and you still persist with your contention even after i have tried to explain the context of the reply

I have no further interest in whether you accept that or not i particularly couldn't give a crap

There has been enough childish nonesense discussed on this forum by yourself and others on another thread that it is being turned into some sort of electrical who is best competition
You and others can continue to play those childish games but I want no part in your ego trips

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Oh well, I guess that's me told then.

 

[TALK]

Thankyou for everyone's advice on the submitted Topic.


Thanks.