table.1: Summary of flexible table resistance rounded to two decimal places*
Nominal Conductor csa
– should be marked on
flexible cable
(mm
2
)
Length
(m)
Resistance
(at 20° )
(
Ω
)
Max. carrying
current
(A)
0.5
1 0.04
3
2 0.08
3 0.12
4 0.16
0.75
1 0.025
6
2 0.05
3 0.08
4 0.10
5 0.13
1.0
1 0.02
10
2 0.04
3 0.06
4 0.08
5 0.10
1.25
1 0.015
13
2 0.03
3 0.05
4 0.06
5 0.08
1.5
1 0.01
15
2 0.03
3 0.04
4 0.05
5 0.06
2.5
1 0.01
20
2 0.01
3 0.02
4 0.03
5 0.04
4
1 0.00
25
2 0.01
3 0.01
4 0.01
5 0.02
*For flexible cables to BS 6500 or BS 6360
Note. For further information on p
rotective conductor resistance and
testing of portable appliances can be found in the Code of Practice
for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
published by the IEE.
Specification