Electrical busbars

The electrical busbars inside the switchboards shall be of plain hard-drawn, high conductivity, electrolytic copper bars in accordance with BS EN 13601: 2002, and of adequate rectangular cross-section to carry continuously the specified current without overheating and shall be rigidly mounted on non-hygroscopic insulators so as to withstand any mechanical forces to which they may be subjected

Temporary electrical switchboards

All electrical switchboards used on temporary electrical installations or building construction sites should be of substantial construction. Where they are installed in outdoor locations, the switchboards should be so constructed that safe operation is not impaired by the weather. This weatherproof criteria usually means an IP rating of not less than IP 65. When the doors are opened, the degree