2.5mm 3 Core SWA Armoured Cable is a type of electrical cable you can use for a variety of jobs including as a shed socket circuit as well as a host of other applications. As this cable is armoured, it is designed for underground installation as well as being attached to structures or buildings using Cable Cleats.
Both BW20S indoor and CW20S outdoor glands are available to allow you to terminate the cable. If you’re looking to attach the cable to a wall or structure, you’ll require CC6 cable cleats.
This cable is commonly found in a range of installations including:
- Garden Lighting
- Shed Sockets & Switches
- Factory Lighting
- LED Garden Lighting
- Electric Gates
- Security Lighting
If you need to asses what size cable it is you require, check out our Armoured Cable Calculator.
PLEASE NOTE; this is an approximation, if you don’t know what cable size it is you require, please contact a qualified electrician so they can confirm.
Specifications for 2.5mm 3 Core SWA Armoured Cable
- Overall Diameter: 14.1mm
- Current rating: 31 Amps
- Overall Diameter: 14.1mm
- Conductors: Stranded Copper
- Insulation: XLPE
- Core Colours: Brown, Black & Grey
- Bedding: PVC
- Armour: SWA (Steel Wire Armour)
- Sheath Material: PVC
- Colour: Black
- Voltage: 600/1000v
- Operating temperature: Maximum 90°C, minimum bending 0°C
- Standard: BS 5467
Delivery Information
Fast delivery is available to all Mainland UK addresses (highlands and islands postal codes will incur extra delivery charges). Please include your email address and mobile number with your order to ensure you receive delivery notifications during transit.
Also, check out the Building Regulation in England covering electrical safety in dwellings.
** EVAL; 22/05/24 **