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Posted by RICHARD SWANSON, on
What size swa cable do i need to run a 8 kw motor 35 mtres from supply
Russell Baron

Russell Baron

Hi Richard Its not that straight forward as that. A 6mm may be sufficient but it may need a 10mm. Are we talking single phase or 3 phase? Are we burying the cable or clipping in surface? Is the cable being grouped with others? Is being run thru insulation?These are a few things to take into account before deciding on a exact cable size. Get an electrician to look at this for you in more detail Hope this helps a little Russ

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