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Latest comment: 20 March by Mathieu GUILLOT in topic PEN in flexible-cable in fixed-installation?
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PEN in flexible-cable in fixed-installation?
I'm not sure if the following statement from the article is true: "PEN conductor is not allowed in a flexible cable". Namely, the standard IEC 60364-5-54, in 543.4.1 chapter, says following: "A PEN, PEL or PEM conductor may only be used in fixed electrical installations and, for mechanical reasons, shall have a cross-sectional area..." So, I don't see that the standard prohibits using of "flexible cable", if the installation itself is fixed. (Also, from common-sense-logic side, I cannot see a problem for using PEN-conductor in flexible-cable in fixed-installation.)
Regards, Mladen Planinkovic (talk) 11:08, 13 February 2026 (UTC)
- Hi @Planinkovic thanks for your valuable feedback, and you are right this sentence was incorrect and we just removed it. We took the oportunity to quickly rephrase what was being said on the PEN conductor. Thanks again for your help! Regards Mathieu GUILLOT (talk) 13:51, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
