Cable Testing

Service Description

AVAILABLE TEST METHODS 1. DC HI-POT TEST Recommended as suitable test method for LV cables (SANS 10198-13:2015 Ed 2). Has since been removed as a recommended test method in SANS 10198-13:2015 Ed 2) Advantages: – Relatively simple and inexpensive test equipment – Other tests methods are recommended for aged MV XLPE cables with even testing on PILC cables being contested these days Disadvantages: – Unable to detect certain defects – May lead to space charge accumulation, especially at accessory-to-cable interface. – May adversely affect future performance of water-tree-affected XLPE cables