A/C installation "outdoor to indoor" cable query

[Strima]

SY is very good in certain applications and environments. However people tend to use it outside or bury it thinking it's the same as SWA.

It's used a lot in telecoms as it's ideal for use in switch rooms etc. However I have seen some very poor use of this cable, especially outside and I have seen how badly it suffers and degrades.

 

[plugsandsparks]

Best i have seen is SY being used for supply from a generator to a machine , outside on a gravel plant. The cable had to be removed every night because it kept getting stolen. A telehandler was used to transport it to a lock up. They dont last long when used and abused.