Faulty Cable

The Issues

It is a common misunderstanding that a cable is compliant with standards or even BASEC approved just because the supplier claims that it has been produced to a particular standard.

Cable marked with only a standard number should be treated with caution.  It is probable that nobody independent of the manufacturer has examined that cable, and the claims made may be unreliable.  Only cable marked with the “BASEC” name is BASEC approved, by demonstrating its compliance to the required standards.

Cable standards not only specify the dimensions and materials of a cable, they also require that a range of specific tests are undertaken to prove the construction and performance.  Many non-approved cables have not been subject to the required tests.

In this section you will find information on faulty cable and practical measures to address the problem.