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Engineering Tools

Preliminary estimation tools for LV installations — cable sizing, volt drop, fault level, power factor correction, motor starting and generator & solar sizing.

Calculators

Start With A Sound Preliminary Estimate

Practical tools for contractors, consultants and facilities teams planning low-voltage installations. Use them to test early assumptions, compare options and prepare a more complete brief for an engineering review.

Cables & Busbars

Size conductors, busbars and earthing for LV distribution.

Protection & Faults

Select protective devices and assess prospective fault levels.

Loads & Power Quality

Convert load, plan motor starting and correct power factor.

Generation & Storage

Estimate generator, UPS battery, solar PV and lighting capacity.

Build & Share Your Estimate

Choose A Tool And Enter Your Values

Each tool recalculates as you type, explains the supporting ratings and carries your result into an engineering enquiry.

Conductor selection

Cable sizing

IEC 60364 / BS 7671

Minimum conductor size from continuous load current, phase arrangement, installation method and grouping or thermal derating.

Preliminary estimate only. Site conditions, protection coordination and the latest applicable standards must be checked before specification, purchase or installation.

Calculated results

Adjusted design current
63 A
Minimum conductor
10 mm²
Protective device
63 A

Use this result for early planning and budgeting. It is not a construction design, certificate or approval to install.

Ratings, accessories & technical detail
Ratings
  • Continuous capacity as installed: 75 A
  • Utilisation at design load: 84 %
  • Phase configuration: 3Φ balanced
  • Short-circuit constant (k): 143
Accessories
  • Glands: BW/CW brass glands sized for 10 mm² 4-core SWA
  • Terminations: 10 mm² compression lugs, correct die and crimp tool
  • Cleats: trefoil or single-way SWA cleats at 900 mm centres
Details
  • Insulation: XLPE, 90 °C conductor rating
  • Conductor standard: BS EN 60228 class 2 stranded
  • Installation method: clipped direct / tray
  • Derating applied: 1.00 (combined factor 1)
Confirm the selection against voltage drop and earth-fault loop impedance before ordering.

Move from estimate to verified design

Send the calculator result with your load schedule, single line diagram or site details. Our team will verify the assumptions and prepare a project quotation.

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