Surfix Cable 3 Core + Earth 2.5 mm² – Per Metre is a multi-core PVC cable used for fixed power and control wiring in domestic, commercial and light industrial installations.
Main features: 3 Core + Earth configuration; PVC insulated conductors; PVC outer sheath; supplied per running metre.
Typical applications: appliance feeds; lighting feeds; socket circuits; control wiring; sub-circuit wiring.
Installation environments: indoor fixed wiring; protected surface routes; roof spaces; conduit or trunking where required.
Benefits: tidy multi-core installation; reduced cable runs; easy identification of conductors; common South African cable format.
Maintenance considerations: Inspect sheath integrity and terminations during routine electrical maintenance..
Safety notes: Select the correct cable size and protection device, and do not install where mechanical damage or moisture exposure is unsuitable for the sheath. 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 | Surfix PVC multi-core cable |
|---|---|
| Number Of Cores | 3 Core + Earth |
| Cross Sectional Area | 2.5 mm² |
| Colour | White or grey outer sheath depending on supplier |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Insulation Material | PVC |
| Sheath Material | PVC |
| Typical Voltage Rating | 300/500 V or 600/1000 V depending on construction, verify supplier datasheet |
| Temperature Range | Typically 0°C to 70°C service temperature, verify supplier datasheet |
| Indoor Use | Yes |
| Outdoor Use | Only if supplier-approved and protected from UV/mechanical damage |
| Underground Suitability | No, not as direct-burial cable |
| Uv Resistance | Limited unless supplier-approved |
| Approximate Outside Diameter | 8.2 mm approx. |
| Weight Per Metre | 0.140 kg/m approx. |
| Applicable Standard | Verify product marking and supplier datasheet; SANS 1507 commonly applies to PVC cable products |
Pricing note:
SEO note: Buy surfix cable 3 core + earth 2.5 mm² – per metre from Apex Electrical & Solar in Upington. Supplied per running metre for professional electrical installations.






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