GP House Wire 16 mm² Red – Per Metre is a PVC insulated single core copper conductor used for general fixed wiring in South African electrical installations.
Main features: solid or stranded copper conductor depending on size and supplier; Red PVC insulation; supplied per running metre; intended for enclosed wiring systems.
Typical applications: lighting circuits; socket circuits; control wiring; distribution board wiring; general fixed wiring.
Installation environments: indoor conduit; trunking; distribution boards; protected electrical enclosures.
Benefits: easy to terminate; widely available; colour-coded for circuit identification; suitable for professional electrical work.
Maintenance considerations: Inspect visible terminations during service work and replace damaged or overheated insulation..
Safety notes: Install in accordance with SANS 10142-1 and use the correct conductor size, protection device and colour identification. Current-carrying capacity depends on installation method, ambient temperature, grouping, protection device selection and the applicable wiring code.
Sold per running metre.
Technical Specifications
| Cable Type | PVC insulated GP house wire |
|---|---|
| Number Of Cores | 1 |
| Cross Sectional Area | 16 mm² |
| Colour | Red |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Insulation Material | PVC |
| Sheath Material | None |
| Typical Voltage Rating | 450/750 V typical for PVC building wire, verify supplier datasheet |
| Temperature Range | Typically 0°C to 70°C service temperature, verify supplier datasheet |
| Indoor Use | Yes, when installed in conduit/trunking/enclosure |
| Outdoor Use | Only when mechanically protected inside suitable conduit or enclosure |
| Underground Suitability | No, not as direct-burial cable |
| Uv Resistance | No, not for direct long-term UV exposure unless protected |
| Approximate Outside Diameter | 9.2 mm approx. |
| Weight Per Metre | 0.224 kg/m approx. |
| Applicable Standard | SANS 1507 commonly applies to PVC insulated electrical cable; verify product marking and supplier datasheet |
Pricing note:
SEO note: Buy gp house wire 16 mm² red – per metre from Apex Electrical & Solar in Upington. Supplied per running metre for professional electrical installations.
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