What Is A Submersible Cable?

These are special purpose cables that are ideal for supplying power to machinery and implements, such as pumps, irrigation and drainage equipment, that operate in submerged environments. So, why should an engineer or electrical designer insist on a submersible cable specification instead of any other type of cable?

Well, as noted in the definition above, these cables are ideal for use when the target equipment, structure or machinery have components submerged in liquid. That liquid might be water – fresh water, salt water or brackish water, oils, syrups or other types of fluids. Typically, if there is a risk that the cables and wires used might compromise the integrity of the submerged components of the project, then project sponsors should substitute a submersible cable for any other type of wire or cable.