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Tips in Estimating TOTAL LENGHT OF CABLES IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Tips in Estimating TOTAL LENGHT OF CABLES IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Now calculation of the cable length can be done in two simple method,
The first approach works well when you have few cable runs and it is easy to determine
the length of each of them.
The second, averaging approach is used when there are many outlets and it is very
time-consuming to determine the length of each of them.
Use the following estimation procedure for every cable type in your house to calculate
the Total Cable Length:
Identify the SHORTEST cable run (A) to the outlets closest from the Distribution Device
Identify the LONGEST cable run (B) to the outlet farthest from the Distribution Device
(AL) = (A + B)/2
Add SLACK (S) of minimum 0.9 m (36 in) at the Distribution Device plus a minimum of
0.2 mm (8 in) of excess cable at the outlet
Determine the Drop Length (D) at the outlets (if cable runs vertically along the studs to
the outlets). For safety, assume Drop Length is equal 4.5 m (15 ft)
(TACL) = AL + S + D
Calculate the Total Cable Length (TCL) by multiplying the Total Average Cable Length
(TACL) by the number of outlets (N)
(TCL) = (TACL) * N