BS 6480:1988
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Specification for impregnated paper-insulated lead or lead alloy sheathed electric cables of rated voltages up to and including 33000 V
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09-27-2012
English
02-21-2003
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Voltage designation
4 Conductors
5 Conductor screening
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Insulation screening
9 Laying-up
10 Impregnation
11 Identification of manufacturer
12 Lead of lead alloy sheath
13 Bedding
14 Armour
15 Serving and oversheath
16 Compounds for lapped bedding and serving
17 Cable markings
18 Sealing and drumming
19 Schedule of tests
20 Test conditions
21 Routine tests
22 Regular sample tests
23 Special sample tests
24 Type tests
Appendix A - Recommendations for the selection of paper
insulated cables
Appendix B - Recommendations for the installation of paper
insulated cables
Appendix C - Type tests for 19,000/33,000 V cables
Appendix D - Resistance values of phase conductor, and lead
or lead alloy sheath and single-wire armour of
600/1000 V cables
Appendix E - Methods of test
Appendix F - Information to be provided with enquiry or order
Tables
Publications referred to
Construction, dimensions and test requirements. Provision is made for armour and protective coverings.
| Committee |
GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6480-1(1969), 85/27979 DC, 94/202687 DC and 95/214325 DC. (03/2003) Supersedes 05/30142854 DC. (04/2006)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
66
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
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