Use of sy cable

[polo1]

Peeps,
Your thoughts please on the use of sy cable in a domestic setting.
Came across an installation today where the supply to an immersion element had been run in sy cable. Overcurrent protection correct and circuit is covered by a 30mA rcd.

I think we are going to be doing an EICR in the property in the next few weeks and couldn’t decide how this might be coded.

What do you think?
TIA

 

[DT1991]

Is NYY-J accepted by BS7671

 

[Bobster]

Is NYY-J accepted by BS7671

Yes, they comply with the following standards: IEC 60502-1, BS EN/IEC 60332-1-2

There are some caveats for them complying if they are to be buried. Mainly they have to be in ducts rather than direct burial.

 

[polo1]

Ok, thanks for the views ( tho we’ve gone a bit off track re earthing the braid). Any other thoughts on Coding & why?

 

[Zdb]

C3 as long as there's nothing wrong with the cable I.e damaged insulation etc.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Just replace the cable with a bit of heat rubber flex

 

[Zdb]

Ok, thanks for the views ( tho we’ve gone a bit off track re earthing the braid). Any other thoughts on Coding & why?