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The cross section of an electrical cable determines the allowable amp rating; for example, you'll need a 1.5mm² cable for 10 A and 2.5mm² for 16 to 20 A. Standard BS 7671 sets out the requirements for electrical installations.

Sealey Automotive Cable Thick Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 14/0.30mm 30m Black AC1430TWTK (1/3)

Sealey Automotive Cable Thick Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 14/0.30mm 30m Black AC1430TWTK (2/3)

Sealey Automotive Cable Thick Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 14/0.30mm 30m Black AC1430TWTK (3/3)

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Sealey Automotive Cable Thick Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 14/0.30mm 30m Black AC1430TWTK

£370.23

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UlisemPower power cable, EU Type-C plug to two Type-C7 sockets, straight, 1.5 m, white (1/3)

UlisemPower power cable, EU Type-C plug to two Type-C7 sockets, straight, 1.5 m, white

£110.69

~~£21.69~~

Sealey Automotive Cable Thin Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm 30m Black AC3220TWTN (1/4)

Sealey Automotive Cable Thin Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm 30m Black AC3220TWTN (2/4)

Sealey Automotive Cable Thin Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm 30m Black AC3220TWTN (3/4)

Sealey Automotive Cable Thin Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm 30m Black AC3220TWTN (4/4)

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Sealey Automotive Cable Thin Wall Flat Twin 2 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm 30m Black AC3220TWTN

£350.80

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Sealey 30m Thin Wall Automotive Cable 6 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm, 1 x 2mm� 28/0.30mm - Black AC28307CTH (1/3)

Sealey 30m Thin Wall Automotive Cable 6 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm, 1 x 2mm� 28/0.30mm - Black AC28307CTH (2/3)

Sealey 30m Thin Wall Automotive Cable 6 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm, 1 x 2mm� 28/0.30mm - Black AC28307CTH (3/3)

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Sealey 30m Thin Wall Automotive Cable 6 x 1mm� 32/0.20mm, 1 x 2mm� 28/0.30mm - Black AC28307CTH

£1190.95

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Festool 203924 H05 RN-F4 GB 240v 4m Plug It Cable (1/2)

Festool 203924 H05 RN-F4 GB 240v 4m Plug It Cable (2/2)

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Festool 203924 H05 RN-F4 GB 240v 4m Plug It Cable

£290.99

Twin & Earth Cable 6242Y Grey 1.5mm x 50m

£610.49

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Primaflow Twin & Earth Cable 6242Y Grey 2.5mm x 50m

£970.24

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Telemecanical Sensors XZCP0566L10 OsiSense XZ - pre-wired connector - female straight - M8 - 3-pin - 10m

£190.95

UL2464 22AWG 300V PVC Shielded Cable with Double Layer Shielding (1/5)

UL2464 22AWG 300V PVC Shielded Cable with Double Layer Shielding (2/5)

UL2464 22AWG 300V PVC Shielded Cable with Double Layer Shielding (3/5)

UL2464 22AWG 300V PVC Shielded Cable with Double Layer Shielding

£200.39

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Electric Wire 22AWG Black Wire Red Wire Flexible Silicone Wire 22 Gauge Stranded Wire Tinned Copper Wire Spool (1/5)

Electric Wire 22AWG Black Wire Red Wire Flexible Silicone Wire 22 Gauge Stranded Wire Tinned Copper Wire Spool (2/5)

Electric Wire 22AWG Black Wire Red Wire Flexible Silicone Wire 22 Gauge Stranded Wire Tinned Copper Wire Spool (3/5)

Electric Wire 22AWG Black Wire Red Wire Flexible Silicone Wire 22 Gauge Stranded Wire Tinned Copper Wire Spool (4/5)

Electric Wire 22AWG Black Wire Red Wire Flexible Silicone Wire 22 Gauge Stranded Wire Tinned Copper Wire Spool

£870.68

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Molex 1200878074 - Sensor/Automation Cable - M12-M8 - male/female - 4 Pins

£120.88

1.5m Mains Cable Protective Contact Type F (CEE 7/4) to Cold Plug Coupler C13 Socket PC Computer Monitor Printer (1/5)

1.5m Mains Cable Protective Contact Type F (CEE 7/4) to Cold Plug Coupler C13 Socket PC Computer Monitor Printer (2/5)

1.5m Mains Cable Protective Contact Type F (CEE 7/4) to Cold Plug Coupler C13 Socket PC Computer Monitor Printer (3/5)

1.5m Mains Cable Protective Contact Type F (CEE 7/4) to Cold Plug Coupler C13 Socket PC Computer Monitor Printer (4/5)

1.5m Mains Cable Protective Contact Type F (CEE 7/4) to Cold Plug Coupler C13 Socket PC Computer Monitor Printer

£70.28

~~£14.56~~

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2pcs 28 AWG Electrical Wire 28 Gauge 2m/5ft Red & Black (1/5)

2pcs 28 AWG Electrical Wire 28 Gauge 2m/5ft Red & Black (2/5)

2pcs 28 AWG Electrical Wire 28 Gauge 2m/5ft Red & Black (3/5)

2pcs 28 AWG Electrical Wire 28 Gauge 2m/5ft Red & Black (4/5)

2pcs 28 AWG Electrical Wire 28 Gauge 2m/5ft Red & Black

£90.99

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PCS USB Pigtail 22AWG, USB Male to 2-Pin Bare Wire Cable, 1m 22AWG USB Cable, 5V USB Power Cable for Toys, Repairs, Electronic Projects and DIY (1/5)

PCS USB Pigtail 22AWG, USB Male to 2-Pin Bare Wire Cable, 1m 22AWG USB Cable, 5V USB Power Cable for Toys, Repairs, Electronic Projects and DIY (2/5)

PCS USB Pigtail 22AWG, USB Male to 2-Pin Bare Wire Cable, 1m 22AWG USB Cable, 5V USB Power Cable for Toys, Repairs, Electronic Projects and DIY (3/5)

PCS USB Pigtail 22AWG, USB Male to 2-Pin Bare Wire Cable, 1m 22AWG USB Cable, 5V USB Power Cable for Toys, Repairs, Electronic Projects and DIY (4/5)

PCS USB Pigtail 22AWG, USB Male to 2-Pin Bare Wire Cable, 1m 22AWG USB Cable, 5V USB Power Cable for Toys, Repairs, Electronic Projects and DIY

£110.39

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Power extension cable with DC switch, brass silicone 20 AWG 12V 24V male to female, 2A, easy control for LED light bar, water pump, fan, lamp (1/5)

Power extension cable with DC switch, brass silicone 20 AWG 12V 24V male to female, 2A, easy control for LED light bar, water pump, fan, lamp (2/5)

Power extension cable with DC switch, brass silicone 20 AWG 12V 24V male to female, 2A, easy control for LED light bar, water pump, fan, lamp (3/5)

Power extension cable with DC switch, brass silicone 20 AWG 12V 24V male to female, 2A, easy control for LED light bar, water pump, fan, lamp

£110.39

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EEC Power Cable, 3-Pin AC Power Cord for Laptop, PC Monitors, Scanner, TV, Printer (1/5)

EEC Power Cable, 3-Pin AC Power Cord for Laptop, PC Monitors, Scanner, TV, Printer (2/5)

EEC Power Cable, 3-Pin AC Power Cord for Laptop, PC Monitors, Scanner, TV, Printer (3/5)

EEC Power Cable, 3-Pin AC Power Cord for Laptop, PC Monitors, Scanner, TV, Printer (4/5)

EEC Power Cable, 3-Pin AC Power Cord for Laptop, PC Monitors, Scanner, TV, Printer

£110.44

~~£25.72~~

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Câble R2v 4g 4mm² Nombre de conducteurs 4 Pour installations fixes basse tension Câble rigide

£110.99

~~£23.98~~

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2 DC Power Cables, Female Connector, 7.4x5.0mm, 18 AWG, 30cm, Compatible with Laptops and LED Strips (1/5)

2 DC Power Cables, Female Connector, 7.4x5.0mm, 18 AWG, 30cm, Compatible with Laptops and LED Strips (2/5)

2 DC Power Cables, Female Connector, 7.4x5.0mm, 18 AWG, 30cm, Compatible with Laptops and LED Strips (3/5)

2 DC Power Cables, Female Connector, 7.4x5.0mm, 18 AWG, 30cm, Compatible with Laptops and LED Strips (4/5)

2 DC Power Cables, Female Connector, 7.4x5.0mm, 18 AWG, 30cm, Compatible with Laptops and LED Strips

£130.19

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Pack of 2 DC power cables, 7.4 mm x 5 mm female to 18 AWG tinned, 30 cm, compatible with laptops for LED strips (1/5)

Pack of 2 DC power cables, 7.4 mm x 5 mm female to 18 AWG tinned, 30 cm, compatible with laptops for LED strips (2/5)

Pack of 2 DC power cables, 7.4 mm x 5 mm female to 18 AWG tinned, 30 cm, compatible with laptops for LED strips (3/5)

Pack of 2 DC power cables, 7.4 mm x 5 mm female to 18 AWG tinned, 30 cm, compatible with laptops for LED strips (4/5)

Pack of 2 DC power cables, 7.4 mm x 5 mm female to 18 AWG tinned, 30 cm, compatible with laptops for LED strips

£130.62

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Draper MOULDED PLUG & CABLE (38699) (1/5)

Draper MOULDED PLUG & CABLE (38699) (2/5)

Draper MOULDED PLUG & CABLE (38699) (3/5)

Draper MOULDED PLUG & CABLE (38699) (4/5)

Draper MOULDED PLUG & CABLE (38699)

£160.74

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Flexible 10AWG Battery Cables for Motorhomes and Vehicles (1/5)

Flexible 10AWG Battery Cables for Motorhomes and Vehicles (2/5)

Flexible 10AWG Battery Cables for Motorhomes and Vehicles (3/5)

Flexible 10AWG Battery Cables for Motorhomes and Vehicles

£130.66

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Flexible PVC Copper Electrical Cable 28AWG White, 10 Meters, Outer Diameter 3.0 MM, 4 Conductors, Bending Resistant, Oxidation Resistant, Suitable for Dry Environments (1/5)

Flexible PVC Copper Electrical Cable 28AWG White, 10 Meters, Outer Diameter 3.0 MM, 4 Conductors, Bending Resistant, Oxidation Resistant, Suitable for Dry Environments

£130.79

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DeWalt Reinforced Braided 3-in-1 Combo Cable, 1.8 meters (6 feet) - Model DWG 131-1356

£430.55

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40-pin rainbow flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, 5.08 cm (2 meters) (1/5)

40-pin rainbow flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, 5.08 cm (2 meters) (2/5)

40-pin rainbow flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, 5.08 cm (2 meters) (3/5)

40-pin rainbow flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, 5.08 cm (2 meters) (4/5)

40-pin rainbow flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, 5.08 cm (2 meters)

£190.49

~~£28.84~~

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REPL.AC CABLE & PLUG (96060)

£180.60

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UlisemPower power cable, EU Type-C plug to two Type-C7 sockets, straight, 1.5 m, white--BIEMMEDUE (1/3)

UlisemPower power cable, EU Type-C plug to two Type-C7 sockets, straight, 1.5 m, white--BIEMMEDUE

£120.89

~~£37.89~~

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1.5m power cord, protective contact type F (CEE 7/4) for cold socket, C13 socket, computer monitor, PC printer (1/5)

1.5m power cord, protective contact type F (CEE 7/4) for cold socket, C13 socket, computer monitor, PC printer (2/5)

1.5m power cord, protective contact type F (CEE 7/4) for cold socket, C13 socket, computer monitor, PC printer (3/5)

1.5m power cord, protective contact type F (CEE 7/4) for cold socket, C13 socket, computer monitor, PC printer (4/5)

1.5m power cord, protective contact type F (CEE 7/4) for cold socket, C13 socket, computer monitor, PC printer

£140.86

~~£25.72~~

FLITIPowerCon EU 2m Power Cable – Schuko Plug 250V, 20A, 16 AWG Waterproof Cable for Lamps, Audio and LEDs (1/5)

FLITIPowerCon EU 2m Power Cable – Schuko Plug 250V, 20A, 16 AWG Waterproof Cable for Lamps, Audio and LEDs (2/5)

FLITIPowerCon EU 2m Power Cable – Schuko Plug 250V, 20A, 16 AWG Waterproof Cable for Lamps, Audio and LEDs (3/5)

FLITIPowerCon EU 2m Power Cable – Schuko Plug 250V, 20A, 16 AWG Waterproof Cable for Lamps, Audio and LEDs (4/5)

FLITIPowerCon EU 2m Power Cable – Schuko Plug 250V, 20A, 16 AWG Waterproof Cable for Lamps, Audio and LEDs

£150.99

~~£22.84~~

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Cable Electric Flexible PVC Copper 28AWG White, 10 Meters, Diameter Outdoor 3.0 MM, 4 Conductors, Resistant to the Flexion, Anti-Oxydant, Suitable to the Environments Dry (1/5)

Cable Electric Flexible PVC Copper 28AWG White, 10 Meters, Diameter Outdoor 3.0 MM, 4 Conductors, Resistant to the Flexion, Anti-Oxydant, Suitable to the Environments Dry

£180.13

~~£36.25~~

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FLITI3m USB-C to DC power cable, 100W, 18 AWG, waterproof and rugged for Starlink Mini, PD charger compatible (1/5)

FLITI3m USB-C to DC power cable, 100W, 18 AWG, waterproof and rugged for Starlink Mini, PD charger compatible (2/5)

FLITI3m USB-C to DC power cable, 100W, 18 AWG, waterproof and rugged for Starlink Mini, PD charger compatible (3/5)

FLITI3m USB-C to DC power cable, 100W, 18 AWG, waterproof and rugged for Starlink Mini, PD charger compatible (4/5)

FLITI3m USB-C to DC power cable, 100W, 18 AWG, waterproof and rugged for Starlink Mini, PD charger compatible

£180.43

~~£26.33~~

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10 pieces 10W 5% tolerance 100 Ohm ceramic cement resistor for DIY projects and experiments (1/5)

10 pieces 10W 5% tolerance 100 Ohm ceramic cement resistor for DIY projects and experiments (2/5)

10 pieces 10W 5% tolerance 100 Ohm ceramic cement resistor for DIY projects and experiments (3/5)

10 pieces 10W 5% tolerance 100 Ohm ceramic cement resistor for DIY projects and experiments (4/5)

10 pieces 10W 5% tolerance 100 Ohm ceramic cement resistor for DIY projects and experiments

£220.49

~~£40.98~~

Primaflow Twin & Earth Cable 6mm x 50m

£1930.38

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Primaflow Twin & Earth Cable 10mm x 50m

£3050.73

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Dencon FL33D 6422Y 1.5mm2 Twin & Earth Cable Grey 50m FL33D DCN1672

£760.85

~~£92.29~~

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Part 9 Motor cable for G30MAX electric scooter, motor wire, Hall effect power connection harness (1/5)

Part 9 Motor cable for G30MAX electric scooter, motor wire, Hall effect power connection harness (2/5)

Part 9 Motor cable for G30MAX electric scooter, motor wire, Hall effect power connection harness (3/5)

Part 9 Motor cable for G30MAX electric scooter, motor wire, Hall effect power connection harness

£150.16

~~£25.16~~

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250m Red Colored Insulated Cable, Tinned Copper Test Packing Cable, 30 AWG 0.25mm Solid Cable for Laptop (1/4)

250m Red Colored Insulated Cable, Tinned Copper Test Packing Cable, 30 AWG 0.25mm Solid Cable for Laptop (2/4)

250m Red Colored Insulated Cable, Tinned Copper Test Packing Cable, 30 AWG 0.25mm Solid Cable for Laptop (3/4)

250m Red Colored Insulated Cable, Tinned Copper Test Packing Cable, 30 AWG 0.25mm Solid Cable for Laptop

£200.78

~~£37.56~~

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Legrand 049268 RJ12/RJ12 male cable 2M for Mosaic lighting automation - beige

£140.68

Dencon FL32D 6242Y 2.5mm2 Twin & Earth Cable Grey 50m FL32D DCN1646

£1150.98

~~£141.42~~

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CABLE AND PLUG (85479)

£250.47

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Vaillant 0020135119 Ignition Cable Genuine Replacement Spare Part (1/2)

Vaillant 0020135119 Ignition Cable Genuine Replacement Spare Part

£270.65

~~£41.00~~

26AWG Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, UL1007 Cable, 100 Meters (1/5)

26AWG Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, UL1007 Cable, 100 Meters (2/5)

26AWG Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, UL1007 Cable, 100 Meters (3/5)

26AWG Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, UL1007 Cable, 100 Meters

£190.31

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Konstantspannungs-Verlängerungskabel 12-36 V, 1 Kanal, 8 A, EV1

£150.42

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Constant voltage extension cord 12-24V DC, 1 channel, 15A, EV1-S (1/3)

Constant voltage extension cord 12-24V DC, 1 channel, 15A, EV1-S

£150.42

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Telemecanique Sensors XZCP0941L10 OsiSense XZ - pre-wired connector - right female - M8 - 4-pin - 10m (1/3)

Telemecanique Sensors XZCP0941L10 OsiSense XZ - pre-wired connector - right female - M8 - 4-pin - 10m (2/3)

Telemecanique Sensors XZCP0941L10 OsiSense XZ - pre-wired connector - right female - M8 - 4-pin - 10m

£230.93

Cable of Type C and socket DC of 10 feet, 18awg, toward cord versatile waterproof for mini antenna parabolique, power supply electric 65W + PD (1/5)

Cable of Type C and socket DC of 10 feet, 18awg, toward cord versatile waterproof for mini antenna parabolique, power supply electric 65W + PD (2/5)

Cable of Type C and socket DC of 10 feet, 18awg, toward cord versatile waterproof for mini antenna parabolique, power supply electric 65W + PD (3/5)

Cable of Type C and socket DC of 10 feet, 18awg, toward cord versatile waterproof for mini antenna parabolique, power supply electric 65W + PD (4/5)

Cable of Type C and socket DC of 10 feet, 18awg, toward cord versatile waterproof for mini antenna parabolique, power supply electric 65W + PD

£200.83

~~£41.67~~

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UL1007 Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, 26AWG Wiring Cable (1/5)

UL1007 Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, 26AWG Wiring Cable (2/5)

UL1007 Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, 26AWG Wiring Cable (3/5)

UL1007 Tinned Copper Electrical Wire, 26AWG Wiring Cable

£190.43

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Télémécanique XZCP0566L2 Pre-wired XZ Connectors, straight female, M8, 3-pin, 2 m PUR cable

£140.77

Phoenix Contact 1417503 SAC-4P-15.0-PVC/M12FS - Cable for sensors/actuators

£360.77

Starlink 2M/6.5FT Mini USB C to DC Power Cable, 100W USB Type-C Input to Waterproof Barrel Plug Charging Cord, Works with 65W+ PD Source (1/5)

Starlink 2M/6.5FT Mini USB C to DC Power Cable, 100W USB Type-C Input to Waterproof Barrel Plug Charging Cord, Works with 65W+ PD Source (2/5)

Starlink 2M/6.5FT Mini USB C to DC Power Cable, 100W USB Type-C Input to Waterproof Barrel Plug Charging Cord, Works with 65W+ PD Source (3/5)

Starlink 2M/6.5FT Mini USB C to DC Power Cable, 100W USB Type-C Input to Waterproof Barrel Plug Charging Cord, Works with 65W+ PD Source

£310.99

~~£46.39~~

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18AWG 30M Extension 2-Pin Wire, 2 Colors, Red/Black Tinned Copper Cable, 12/24V DC 18 Gauge Flexible 2-Conductor Connection Wire for LED Strip Lights

£210.57

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Colored tinned flat cable with 4 pins, 1.25 mm MX terminals, electronic connection cable no. 28, 30 cm 4-pin extension cable (1/5)

Colored tinned flat cable with 4 pins, 1.25 mm MX terminals, electronic connection cable no. 28, 30 cm 4-pin extension cable (2/5)

Colored tinned flat cable with 4 pins, 1.25 mm MX terminals, electronic connection cable no. 28, 30 cm 4-pin extension cable (3/5)

Colored tinned flat cable with 4 pins, 1.25 mm MX terminals, electronic connection cable no. 28, 30 cm 4-pin extension cable

£150.93

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3m Power Cord, Protective Contact, Type F Plug, C13 Power Connector, Female Connector, PC Computer Monitor, Printer, Projector, Black (1/5)

3m Power Cord, Protective Contact, Type F Plug, C13 Power Connector, Female Connector, PC Computer Monitor, Printer, Projector, Black (2/5)

3m Power Cord, Protective Contact, Type F Plug, C13 Power Connector, Female Connector, PC Computer Monitor, Printer, Projector, Black (3/5)

3m Power Cord, Protective Contact, Type F Plug, C13 Power Connector, Female Connector, PC Computer Monitor, Printer, Projector, Black (4/5)

3m Power Cord, Protective Contact, Type F Plug, C13 Power Connector, Female Connector, PC Computer Monitor, Printer, Projector, Black

£150.93

~~£27.86~~

40-conductor colored flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, rainbow colors, 5.08 cm conductor width (2 meters) (1/5)

40-conductor colored flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, rainbow colors, 5.08 cm conductor width (2 meters) (2/5)

40-conductor colored flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, rainbow colors, 5.08 cm conductor width (2 meters) (3/5)

40-conductor colored flat cable, 1.27 mm pitch, rainbow colors, 5.08 cm conductor width (2 meters)

£170.84

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18AWG DC Satellite Power Cable, IP68 Waterproof, (3.5m) (1/5)

18AWG DC Satellite Power Cable, IP68 Waterproof, (3.5m) (2/5)

18AWG DC Satellite Power Cable, IP68 Waterproof, (3.5m) (3/5)

18AWG DC Satellite Power Cable, IP68 Waterproof, (3.5m)

£190.86

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Allen-bradley 1485R-P1N5-M5 Dual patch cord - 5P - female-male - 4A

£580.56

Schneider METSECT5CC005 Current transformer Schneider Electric METSECT series, 50:5, O-ring type

£580.77

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Between wires and electrical cables, it’s not always easy to find your way. Moreover, the section to use mainly depends on the installation, the current intensity, and the equipment to power. Follow this guide to not lose track!

In everyday language, the words "wire" and "cable" are interchangeable. However, they refer to two quite different elements.

- Essentially, an electrical wire is used to carry current. It has a core made of a conductive material. This element can be single-strand or multi-strand depending on its use and its section. Most often, the core is made of copper, but it can also be nickel. It is coated with an insulating material (plastic, etc.).

- The term “cable” refers to a set of multiple electrical wires wrapped in a protective sheath (often plastic). Their diameter and number vary depending on the intended use.

The section is one of the characteristics that help identify the wires in an electrical cable. Expressed in mm², it is subject to the NF C 15 - 100 standard for installations in a dwelling.

- in short, the greater a wire's section (a larger diameter), the more current it can carry;

- a wire of 1.5 mm² can carry up to 10 A of mains electricity (alternating, single-phase 230 V);

- a section of 2.5 mm² can carry between 16 and 20 A (mains electricity);

- a diameter of 4 mm² can carry a current of 25 A (mains electricity);

- a wire of 6 mm² can carry up to 32 A (mains electricity).

Wires and cables are commonly sold in coils of 10 to 100 m. Manufacturers indicate the intrinsic characteristics of these conductors through numbers and letters written on the labeling.

- 03: compatible with a current of up to 300 V. Logically, the number varies depending on the maximum voltage tolerated.

- R: rigid multi-strand wire.

- K: flexible multi-strand wire.

- U: wire with a rigid, solid core.

- V: wire with PVC sheath. If a number precedes this indication (for example: 2V), the wire’s insulation is doubled or tripled.

- H: indicates the product's conformity with international standards (“H” for “harmonized”).

- G: on electrical cables, this letter is preceded by the number of wires contained within the sheath and their section. Thus, 3G1.5mm² indicates that the cable in question includes 3 wires of 1.5 mm².

Before choosing an electrical cable, it is important to study the building's installations and anticipate the equipment to power. The suitable conductor indeed depends on the network and its usage.

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