Discuss How big must the earth conductor be ??? in the Canada area at ElectriciansForums.net

Problem !!! Hope someone knows where to find this out.

Got a SWA 4-core ( assume that the conductor size is in excess of 100mm2 ). It connects to a metal bus-bar chamber. The armour is acting as the CPC.

The chamber has no earth bar but has a earthing bolt, and relies on the casing to act as the protective conductor from the chamber to associated fused isolators all mounted on a steel framework.

What SIZE earthing conductor should be installed linking the gland of the incoming SWA to the earthing bolt within the chamber ???????

Should a earthing conductor also be installed between busbar chamber and each of the fused isolators - how can I verify that the chmaber and steel framework has a cross-sectional area that is acceptable for the incoming cable size and the fuse rating ?

Does any know where to find out such information ???? :confused:
Got a feeling that 95mm2 swa is the limit for utilising the Armour as the earth, there is a chart in 7671 somewhere. You need to look it up. Could be wrong though.
 

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