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Mineral insulation is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture, and so all cable ends must be sealed. Before commencing the seal, the operative should wash his hands, as metal particles or other foreign bodies will, if present in the seal, contribute to breakdown.
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© 1974 Michael Neidle
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Neidle, M. (1974). Mineral-Insulated Cables. In: Electrical Installations and Regulations. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02087-4_6
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