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Old 28th September 2007 | 13:28
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A guide to selection of electrical cable

Nominal current-carrying capacity of general-purpose, two-core, PVC-insulated copper cables at 30 degrees celcius. Source: IEE Wiring Regulations table 4D2A

Conductor size/Enclosed in a wall/Enclosed in conduit/Clipped to a surface/Free
2.5mm/18.5/23/27/30amps.
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