Multicore alarm cable
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- For most multicore uses
- Alarms
- Intercoms
- Fire alarm systems
- Most 2 core uses as well
- Low current rating
- Cores can be parallelled to enable power distribution, though ampacity is still limited
- Alarm cable to BS has 0.22m^2 conductors