SWA Resin Joints - is it ok to use them above ground?

[bleach]

Hi

Is it ok to use them above ground, cables clipped along a wall? I have not used them before and was wondering if they are UV rated etc and do the armours of the SWA still connect in the resin joint to keep the cpc continuous??

thanks in advance

 

[GLENNSPARK]

yeah....crack on...
P.S.
if a scotchcast is suitable for use underground...then what made you think it wasn`t suitable for use above ground?...
just out of interest mind you...

 

[bleach]

Must be having a blonde moment....lol had in my head about the sun exposure uv deterioration over time?? hehe

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Must be having a blonde moment....lol had in my head about the sun exposure uv deterioration over time?? hehe

well with a name like `bleach`....
i can see where it came from...

 

[ackbarthestar]

I do like the idea of filling every enclosure with resin - I suppose that's what they mean by maintenance free?
MAI
RESIN FILLED ENCLOSURE - NO MOVING PARTS INSIDE -

 

[Heroicc]

Yeah done plenty of resin joints above ground mate never heard of any issues of uv degradation, better to be safe than sorry though!

 

[Engineer54]

Hi

Is it ok to use them above ground, cables clipped along a wall? I have not used them before and was wondering if they are UV rated etc and do the armours of the SWA still connect in the resin joint to keep the cpc continuous??

thanks in advance

Of course the armouring of a SWA cable remains continuous, normally either by tinned copper braiding tape or by a wrapped braiding mesh.


Is this cable and joint just laid on the ground, or is it being supported on a wall or something?? If this cable is being clipped/cleated to a wall or the like, you'll need to purchase a couple of joint supports/hangers, those resin joints can be heavy and over time put tension on the cable ends.....