Outdoor base station wire diameter requirements

What wire sizes are available for service entry cables?

We include tables of aluminum or copper wire sizes for long runs of service entry cables. This article series gives photos and tables of electrical service entry cable sizes, electrical branch circuit wire sizes, bell wire, telephone wire, thermostat wire, and ampacity or fuse/circuit breaker ratings.

What is the minimum cable size for a control building?

The minimum size for cables in the control building will be 22 AWG. NOTE—For conductor sizes 18 AWG and smaller, the mechanical strength may be lower than required for pulling. A larger conductor size may be required to increase the mechanical strength for difficult (e.g., long runs, many bends) pulling situations.

What are the requirements for a substation outlet pipe?

The outlet pipe for the system must be connected to the building stormwater. A system must be provided to ensure oil cannot leave the substation through this pipe. The outlet pipe must be at floor level next to the sump. It must not run through substation room around or above other equipment.

What are the design requirements for a substation?

The design of platforms and stairways must comply with AS 1657. Any external metalwork associated with the substation must be bonded to the substation earth mat. Building type substation walls must comply with AS 3600 and AS 3850 for concrete walls and AS 3700 for masonry walls. Design loadings must comply with AS/NZS 1170.