It is one of a number of armoured electrical cables which include 11 kv cable and 33 kv cable and is found in underground systems, power networks and cable ducting. An earthing conductor is defined in part 2 of bs 7671 as. How not to terminate 3 core swa cable improving your. Pilc add constant force earth spring plus additional mastic tape. Dont wait for a health condition to pick up this book but if you are in a health predicament, spend as much time as possible on your bare feet connecting to the healing power of the earth. Swa gland packs cw 3 part external internal glands for swa cable. A potential problem arises with swa installations subject to corrosive elements, at. Pmetncs earthing system, so no adequate means of earthing in the garage. He insists as the swa is glanded to a metal enclosure both ends i dont. Jan 11, 2017 student training aid on how to make a swa cable gland off. Steel wire armoured cable construction, uses, installing the correct gland, fitting into a metal enclosure, fitting into a plastic enclosure, earth connection. Earthing, or grounding, is a revolutionary method of balancing oneself by reconnecting with the earths electrical potential.
The name power cable, however, applies to a wide range of cables including 6381y, nycy, nyyj and 6491x cable. Gittleman earthing connects us to nature and nature is the ultimate source of health and healing. In this video, we look at the conventional swa gland with a lock nut and earthing ring banjo. Xlpeswapvc 4core bs 5467 600 v xlpe insulated steel wire armoured and pvc sheathed cable with copper conductors. For practical reasons, it is unusual for armouring to be used as an earthing conductor. A correct gland coupler has been used to connect outer armour to the accesory. In electrical power distribution, armoured cable usually means steel wire armoured cable swa which is a hardwearing power cable designed for the supply of mains electricity. Free next day delivery available, free collection in 5 minutes. May 11, 20 earthing requirements of cable glands used on swa cables posted on may 11, 20 by phil when cable glands are used to terminate swa steel wire armour cables, the gland must be able to provide earth continuity from the termination of the armour through to the body of the equipment, either via the enclosure itself if it is metallic, via a. The 3 core is for 3 phase and hence it is colour coded for 3 phase.
This book is probably the most important health read of the 21st centur ann louise gittleman, ph. The main reason for the post is the installer has used self tapping screws on all the swa glands. I am testing a new installation, part of which has half a dozen plastic light fittings mounted on an outside wall. My personal preference, particularly if the supply is tncs protective multiple earthing, is to use 2core swa. Cet central earth terminal is the street lighting industry standard for stand off cable glanding of xlpe steel wire armoured swa cables up to.
Nov 06, 2016 hi, i had a discussion with another electrician on a job regards earthing an swa on a metal isolator and consumer unit. Hazardex think inside the box on cable gland earthing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Armoured cable gland supplier in china, swa cable gland kits. Brass indoor gland suitable for single wire armored, plastic or rubber sheathed cable. I installed the swa, 3core using the 3rd core as the earth, using banjos both ends as u normally would.
The 3core swa cable to the hottub rotary isolator is above ground and clipped to an outside wall. Installation instructions for cable gland type cx it is not necessary to dismantle the cable gland any further than illustrated below 1. Swa cable glands cable glands amoured cable glands. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The swa cw63lsfpackalt is a brass, 63mm, low smokefumes, outdoor gland pack. Hv and lv single core cables shall be laid in trefoil groups with 150 mm clear spacing. A protective conductor connecting the main earthing terminal of an installation to an earth electrode or to other means of earthing. Specifications in accordance with bs6004 and cenelec harmonised codes h07vu solid conductor h07vr stranded conductor. The electricians electrical app, electrical tools and reference is smart electrical software for your android phone and tablet. Videos are training aids for city and guilds c and g and eal. Distributed temperature sensing dts systems with integrated optical fibre in metallic tube fimt. On a tns supply, using 3 core swa to run a submain, and using the third core for cpc, where the swa gland terminates into a plastic enclosure, how is it best to earth the armour. Find an electrician electrician jobs electrical work up for grabs people seeking electrical jobs employment.
Read all about the earths natural healing potential to alleviate their aches and pains, inflammation, sleep disorders and free radical damage in this ground breaking book. It is one of a number of armoured electrical cables which include 11 kv cable and 33 kv cable and is found in underground systems, power. Includes a full demonstration on how to fit a swa gland to swa cable. Swa cable above ground and earthing the armour iet. I was planning on terminating with glands in a ip 56 box at either end and going through the wall is ordinary pvc. If you want to avoid corroded earth connections and would rather avoid special order earth continuity plates while guaranteeing the safety and integrity of cable gland earthing. Banjos are not needed as the brass gland is the same as terminating conduit or micc cable. Used in trunking or conduit, or may be surface mounted when used for earthing.
Earthing book by clint ober, dr stephen sinatra and martin. Earthing locknuts for glands and conduits the earthing nut represents a major leap forward in terminating and earthing metal cable glands associated with cables such as swa, mineral insulated and braided flexible. Standards the cable is manufactured and tested according to bs 5467. Current ratings the current ratings are thoroughly presented in era 6930 part v. If its glanded into a plastic dist board or isolater you need to fit the brass banjo to the gland and run an earth flylead off of it to your earth terminal.
A potential problem arises with swa installations subject to corrosive elements, at the glandingoff position over the long term. Dry indoor, for use with all type of swa cables, plastic or rubber sheathed cable. Some sizes of swa dont comply with the minimum earthing cross sectional area but as far as i can remember thats 95mm and. Steelwire armoured swa cables commonly serve as distribution circuits and. May 18, 2012 swa outer armour was not bonded at either end of cable run. Jul 12, 2015 steel wire armoured cable construction, uses, installing the correct gland, fitting into a metal enclosure, fitting into a plastic enclosure, earth connection. Am i right that you run a fly lead the same size csa as the live conductors from the banjopiranha nut, back to the met. A brilliant bit of kit for providing a secure and neat solution for swa earthing. Tauras external brass 25 gland kit with earthing nut 2 pack cable. Earthing requirements of cable glands used on swa cables. I am doing some work in an old barn and it has had 3 ph brought in with a new sub main metal cu, with an mcb,s then split down with a 1ph radial and iirc they have used 6mm could be 10mm 4 core swa for 3ph and neutral run to the plastic 4 pole rotary isolator, that i am connecting to, but the sparky has used only the swa s armour with standard glands as the earth from the cu, i know this. Earthing requirements of cable glands used on swa cables posted on may 11, 20 by phil when cable glands are used to terminate swa steel wire armour cables, the gland must be able to provide earth continuity from the termination of the armour through to the body of the equipment, either via the enclosure itself if it is metallic, via a.
How to terminate swa cable quickbit ltd swa cable fire. Earthing is a must read for anyone interested in optimal health. Armoured cable gland also called armored cable gland, it is applied for terminating swa cables and also could provide double compression as customers need. Swa outer armour was not bonded at either end of cable run. Lay out the glands onto the gland plate so that the earthing rings. Electrical practical skills making off the gland for a swa. Whilst the primary function of the metallic armouring of an armoured cable is to provide overall strength, it may be used as a circuit protective conductor cpc, main protective bonding conductor or, where practicable, an earthing conductor whichever of these three functions is to be performed by the armouring of a cable, all the relevant requirements of bs 7671 need to be satisfied. At the rotary isolator for the hottub, stuffing glands have been used. Use the new sidebar menu or navigate from the home screen to find what you are. How not to terminate 3 core swa cable improving your world. Read more read less we have the best range, from our 20mm twopart bw type indoor cable gland kit, all the way up to our 75mm twopart bw type outdoor gland kit. It is known as swa bs5467 cable and it has a voltage rating of 600v.
Price ex vat price inc vat bw 40mm swa gland pack 2 part internal 1 gland. In most cases, metallic cable glands form a vital part of the protective connection to a cables metal sheath, armouring or braid. Guide to installing steelwired armoured cables technique. Cable gland sizing charts swa is one of the uks leading suppliers of cable terminations, fastenings, fixings and tools for the electrical and construction industries. Whilst the primary function of the metallic armouring of an armoured cable. The cable has not been terminated with brass glands, and at the ends the armour have been taped up, so no exposed conductive parts. Jun 01, 2009 it is known as swa bs5467 cable and it has a voltage rating of 600v. Discussion in electrics uk started by sharpe, 3 dec 2015. Steel wire armoured cable, commonly abbreviated as swa, is a hardwearing power cable designed for the supply of mains electricity. The earthing functions that can be performed by the armouring of a. Swa cable can be referred to more generally as mains cable, armoured cable, power cable and booklet armoured cable. Use swa as cpc, a guide to the acceptability of steel wire.
Swa gland packs cw 3 part external internal glands. Packed with research and reallife testimonials on a wide range of health issues including inflammation, sleep problems, poor blood circulation, swollen joints, arthritis, sleep apnea, hormonal. Earthing book by clint ober, dr stephen sinatra and martin zucker. Our fantastic selection of swa cable glands will make sure any indoor or outdoor project is delivered on time and to the highest standards. Prepare cable to required length as in main termination instruction but remove the outer sheath a minimum of 100mm extra below the end of the main termination distance determined by geometry of the equipment. Is there a specific section in the regs that states swa glands must have a bolt and flying lead to the earth bar that anyone has come across. With over 25 years experience, swa is a name that is associated with quality and reliability within the electrical industry. The swa does not need to be earthed as it is not an exposed conductive part. Earthing ranks right up there with the discovery of penicillin. Power and wiring cables 450750 v application pvc insulated only cable for fixed wiring purposes. Hi, i had a discussion with another electrician on a job regards earthing an swa on a metal isolator and consumer unit.
Reply to swa gland earthing in the electrical wiring, theories and regulations area at. If the armour is properly terminated with gland plates banjos then it is as good as any other cpc. Earthing book by clint ober download pdf, listen to audio. Armour earthing kits outdoor pole termination swa awa cables. Enable a direct high integrity connection for protective earthing.
Earth tag swa is one of the uks leading suppliers of cable terminations, fastenings, fixings and tools for the electrical and construction industries. The earthing functions that can be performed by the. Price ex vat price inc vat swa gland packs cw 3 part. Multicorecables on racks or trays may be bunched in a maximum of two layers. Student training aid on how to make a swa cable gland off. A cable gland provides strainrelief and connects by a means suitable for the type and description of cable for which it is designedincluding provision for making electrical connection to.
Swa is one of the uks market leaders when it comes to manufacturing essential cable terminations, fixings, tools and fastenings. It is not good workmanship to use the swa as a cpc. Swa gland kits there are a couple of different types of gland kit suitable for swa cable. The earthing functions that can be performed by the armouring.
The use of a third core as a cpc in swa cable isnt an alternative to using the swa as the earth. Earthingnuts swa is one of the uks leading suppliers of cable terminations, fastenings, fixings and tools for the electrical and construction industries. In this ebook, we will present you all the information you need when it comes to armoured cable gland. Supplied with screws to clamp on bwcw cable gland glands not.
If required fit shroud over the cable outer sheath prepare the cable by removing the cable outer sheath and the armour to suit the geometry of the equipment. Can t understand why this isnt a stock item but fast next day was a god send. Read all about the earths natural healing potential to alleviate their aches and pains, inflammation, sleep disorders and free radical damage in. Automatic disconnection of supply cannot properly be achieved without earthing the steel armouring. Both types will ensure a very rigid fixing of the swa cable can be made to the box or unit where it connects.
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