Abc Cable

Aerial Bunched Cable (ABC cable) is an innovative concept for overhead power distribution as compared to the conventional bare conductor overhead distribution system. It uses several insulated phase conductors bundled tightly together, usually with a bare neutral conductor. This contrasts with the traditional practice of using uninsulated conductors separated by air gaps demanded by changes in urban development plan.The main objections to the traditional design are that the multiple conductors are considered messy, and external forces (such as high winds) can cause them to touch and short circuit. The resultant sparks have been a cause of bushfires in drier climates. With ABC, a simultaneous disconnection of all conductors is more likely.