Twin & Earth Cable 1.5 mm² – Per Metre is a flat PVC insulated and sheathed cable with live, neutral and earth conductors for fixed electrical installations.
Main features: flat profile; integrated circuit protective conductor; PVC insulation and sheath; supplied per running metre.
Typical applications: house wiring; lighting circuits; socket circuits; small power circuits.
Installation environments: indoor roof spaces; walls and cavities where permitted; protected fixed wiring routes.
Benefits: fast installation; neat flat cable profile; earth conductor included; widely used by electricians.
Maintenance considerations: Check for sheath damage, overheating or poor terminations during inspection and maintenance..
Safety notes: Route and protect the cable correctly and avoid installation where mechanical damage, heat or moisture can compromise 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 | Twin and earth PVC cable |
|---|---|
| Number Of Cores | 2 insulated cores plus earth conductor |
| Cross Sectional Area | 1.5 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 450/750 V depending on manufacturer, verify supplier datasheet |
| Temperature Range | Typically 0°C to 70°C service temperature, verify supplier datasheet |
| Indoor Use | Yes |
| Outdoor Use | Only with suitable mechanical and UV protection |
| Underground Suitability | No, not as direct-burial cable |
| Uv Resistance | Limited unless UV-stabilised and supplier-approved |
| Approximate Outside Diameter | 7.4 mm approx. |
| Weight Per Metre | 0.063 kg/m approx. |
| Applicable Standard | Verify product marking and supplier datasheet; SANS 1507 commonly applies to PVC building cables |
Pricing note:
SEO note: Buy twin & earth cable 1.5 mm² – per metre from Apex Electrical & Solar in Upington. Supplied per running metre for professional electrical installations.
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