Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre)

Description

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Heavy-Duty Earthing Conductor

Single-core cables are fundamental building blocks in electrical installation, used extensively for earthing and bonding connections. This 10.0mm² single cable, available cut to length per metre, features a stranded copper conductor insulated with high-quality green PVC, specifically intended for main earthing and protective bonding applications where substantial conductor size is required.

The 10.0mm² conductor size offers significant current-carrying capacity for earth fault currents, making this cable suitable for main earthing conductors, bonding connections to incoming services, and high-current protective conductors. By offering this cable per metre, you can order precisely what your project requires without waste.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Key Specifications

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Conductor Construction

The conductor is manufactured from plain annealed copper, chosen for its excellent electrical conductivity and ductility. For a 10.0mm² cable, the stranded construction typically consists of 7 strands of 1.35mm diameter wire or 19 strands of smaller diameter, depending on the specific manufacturer.

This stranding offers several advantages for larger conductor sizes:

• Flexibility: Even with the substantial cross-section, stranded construction provides manageable flexibility for installation around corners and into termination points.

• Handling: Easier to route and terminate than solid conductors of equivalent size.

• Termination: Provides excellent contact area in heavy-duty terminals, earth clamps, and crimped lugs.

• Reliability: Stranded construction resists work-hardening and fatigue in fixed installations.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): PVC Insulation

The green PVC insulation for this heavy-duty cable serves multiple critical functions:

Electrical Insulation: Provides excellent dielectric strength, ensuring safe isolation of the protective conductor where required.

Mechanical Protection: The substantial insulation thickness protects the copper conductor from abrasion, impact, and damage during installation and service.

Colour Identification: The green insulation provides clear visual identification as a dedicated protective earth conductor. This is distinct from green/yellow striped cable which is also used for earthing, but plain green is specified for certain applications.

Environmental Resistance: PVC offers good resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV exposure (when installed within appropriate containment).

Temperature Rating: Rated for continuous operation up to 70°C, suitable for normal operating conditions in buildings.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Importance of Correct Earthing

The 10.0mm² size and green insulation are specifically chosen for critical earthing applications:

Main Earthing Conductor: The connection between the installation’s earth terminal and the earth electrode requires adequate size to carry fault current safely. 10.0mm² is a common minimum size for main earthing conductors.

Main Equipotential Bonding: Connections to incoming metallic services such as water, gas, and oil pipes require substantial conductors. 10.0mm² is typically specified for main bonding.

Protective Conductors: For high-current circuits, the protective conductor must be sized appropriately to carry fault current until protective devices operate.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Current Ratings for Earthing

While earthing conductors are not primarily rated for continuous load current, they must be capable of carrying fault current. The cross-sectional area determines the fault current capacity:

For comparison, the continuous current rating for 10.0mm² cable when used as a live conductor is 57-75 Amps depending on installation method.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Applications

This heavy-duty single-core cable is specifically suitable for critical earthing applications:

Main Earthing Conductor: Used to connect the installation’s main earth terminal to the earth electrode, whether that’s earth rods, buried tape, or foundation earth electrodes.

Main Equipotential Bonding: Provides bonding connections to incoming metallic services including:

• Water supply pipes

• Gas supply pipes

• Oil supply pipes

• Structural steelwork

• Lightning protection systems

Supplementary Bonding: Used in locations requiring additional protection, such as bathrooms, swimming pools, and agricultural buildings.

Protective Conductors: For high-current circuits where the protective conductor must be sized to match the live conductors.

Generator and UPS Earth Connections: Provides earthing for backup power systems and uninterruptible power supplies.

Industrial Installations: Earthing connections for machinery, switchgear, and distribution boards in factories and plants.

Data Centre Earthing: Used for main earthing and bonding in critical IT environments.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Why Buy Per Metre?

Purchasing this heavy-duty cable by the metre offers several practical advantages:

Cost-Effective: Buy exactly what you need for your specific earthing project. No waste and no unused cable left coiled.

Project-Specific: Perfect for main bonding connections where you might need 3 metres or for longer earthing runs requiring 15 metres. Ordering per metre gives you complete control over quantities.

No Storage Issues: Avoid storing bulky coils of expensive, large-diameter cable. Order precisely for your current requirements.

Flexible Quantities: Need 2.5 metres for a gas bond and 8 metres for a water bond? Order exactly per metre.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Installation Considerations

Termination: Due to the large conductor size, appropriate termination methods are essential. Use suitable:

• Earth clamps for pipe bonding

• Crimped lugs for connection to earth bars

• Mechanical connectors designed for 10.0mm² conductors

• Compression glands where applicable

Bending Radius: The minimum bending radius should be observed to prevent damage. Typically 3-4 times the cable diameter, which for 10.0mm² cable is approximately 30-40mm.

Stripping: Use appropriate cable stripping tools designed for larger conductors to remove insulation without nicking or damaging the copper strands.

Protection: Where liable to mechanical damage, earthing conductors should be protected by conduit or trunking.

Identification: Ensure green insulation is used only for earthing purposes. Green/yellow striped cable may also be used for protective conductors.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Important Notes

Continuous Length: When you order multiple metres, you will receive one continuous length of cable, not multiple separate pieces. For example, ordering 5 metres supplies a single 5-metre length.

Cut to Order: Each length is cut from a full reel specifically for your order per metre. This may add a small processing time to dispatch.

Returns: Due to hygiene and safety reasons, cut cable cannot be returned unless faulty. Please measure your requirements carefully before ordering per metre.

Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green (Per metre): Measuring Your Needs

To determine how much cable you require for earthing applications:

1. Main Earth: Measure from the consumer unit earth terminal to the point where the earth electrode enters the building.

2. Water Bond: Measure from the earth terminal to the water pipe entry point, allowing for routing around obstacles.

3. Gas Bond: Measure from the earth terminal to the gas meter location, following the intended cable route.

4. Always add extra for connections at each end—typically 200-300mm per termination to allow for comfortable working in confined spaces.

5. Allow for routing around corners, through walls, and along walls.

When installed correctly in accordance with current wiring regulations, Asl 10.0mm Single Core Cable Green, available per metre, provides a safe, reliable, and clearly identified earthing solution for critical protective bonding applications in residential, commercial, and industrial installations. Order the exact length you need today.