BS 6500:2000
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Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
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30-09-2011
BS EN 50525-2-21:2011
BS EN 50525-2-11:2011
BS EN 50525-2-71:2011
BS EN 50525-1:2011
BS EN 50525-1:2011+A1:2022
BS EN 50525-2-12:2011
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29-09-2006
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 General
6 Flexible cords with thermosetting insulation
7 Flexible cords with thermoplastic insulation
Annex A (informative) Guide to use of insulated flexible
cords
Annex B (informative) Guidance on procedures for routine
tests on rubber and PVC insulated
flexible cords of rated voltages U[0]/U
up to 300/500 V
Annex C (normative) Electrical tests
Annex D (normative) Mechanical tests
Annex E (normative) Procedure for checking the efficacy of
the spark testing method and equipment
Annex F (normative) Solderability test for plain conductors
Annex G (normative) Compatibility test
Annex H (normative) Tests for extensible leads
Annex I (normative) Tests on tinsel cords
Annex J Spare
Annex K (normative) Measurement of thickness
Bibliography
Provides requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of insulated flexible cords for operation at voltages up to and including 300 V a.c. to earth and 500 V a.c. between conductors, intended for use with appliances and equipment in domestic or similar environments for light or ordinary duty.
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GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6500(1994), 00/240542 DC & 02/208367 DC. Together with BS 7919(2001), BS 6004(2000) and BS 6007(2000), supersedes BS 6141(1991). Also available as part of BS KIT 64. Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (10/2006)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
60
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES |
| HD 22.14 : 200S3 | CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 14: CORDS FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING HIGH FLEXIBILITY |
| BS 6004:2000 | Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring |
| BS 6469-99.1(1992) : 1992 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - PART 99: TEST METHODS USED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BUT NOT SPECIFIED IN BS EN 60811 - SECTION 99.1: NON-ELECTRICAL TESTS |
| BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties |
| BS EN 60811-4-1:2004 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods Methods specific to polypropylene and polypropylene compounds. Resistance to environmental stress cracking. Measurement of the melt flow index. Carbon black and/or mineral filter content measurement in PE by direct combustion. Measurement of carbon black content by TGA. Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope |
| HD 308 S2:2001 | Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords |
| BS 1363-1(1995) : 1995 | 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS |
| BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 | Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures 1 kW pre-mixed flame - 1 kW pre-mixed flame |
| BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods |
| BS 7919:2001 | Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments |
| BS 7655-2.1:2000 | Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds Harmonized types - Harmonized types |
| HD 21-12 : S1 AMD 1 2001 | POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - HEAT-RESISTANT FLEXIBLE CABLES (CORDS) |
| HD 22.12 : 200S2 | CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 12: HEAT RESISTANT EPR CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES |
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