Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre)

Description

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Dedicated Earthing Conductor

Single-core cables are fundamental building blocks in electrical installation, used extensively for earthing connections within buildings, control panels, and equipment. This 2.5mm² single cable, available cut to length per metre, features a stranded copper conductor insulated with high-quality green PVC, specifically intended for protective earth and bonding applications where reliable earthing is essential.

The 2.5mm² conductor size is the standard choice for power circuit earthing and general wiring, offering an excellent balance of current capacity and flexibility. By offering this cable per metre, you can order precisely what your project requires without waste.

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Key Specifications

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Conductor Construction

The conductor is manufactured from plain annealed copper, chosen for its excellent electrical conductivity and ductility. The stranded construction consists of multiple fine copper wires twisted together, typically 7 strands of 0.67mm diameter for Class 2 stranded conductors or 50 strands of 0.25mm diameter for flexible applications requiring greater flexibility.

This stranding offers several advantages:

• Flexibility: Easier to bend and route through conduit and trunking compared to solid conductors

• Vibration Resistance: Less prone to work-hardening and breaking in applications subject to movement

• Termination: Provides better contact area in screw terminals and earth clamps

• Handling: Easier to strip and prepare for connection

• Quality: Made with high-purity copper conductor for optimal performance

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): PVC Insulation

The green PVC insulation serves multiple critical functions:

Electrical Insulation: Provides excellent dielectric strength, preventing electrical leakage and ensuring safe isolation of the protective conductor where required.

Mechanical Protection: Protects the copper conductor from abrasion, impact, and damage during installation and service.

Colour Identification: The green insulation provides clear visual identification as a dedicated protective earth conductor, ensuring compliance with wiring regulations.

Environmental Resistance: PVC offers good resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV exposure (when installed within appropriate containment).

Temperature Rating: Rated for continuous operation up to 70°C, suitable for normal operating conditions in buildings.

Flame Retardant: PVC insulation is flame retardant, meeting safety standards for electrical installations.

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Current Ratings

The current-carrying capacity of 2.5mm² cable depends on installation method:

These ratings are typical and may vary based on ambient temperature, grouping with other cables, and specific installation conditions. Reference should be made to the current edition of wiring regulations for final sizing.

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Applications

This versatile single-core cable is suitable for numerous earthing applications:

Earthing Conductors: Used as protective earth conductors in power circuits, socket outlet circuits, and final sub-circuits where a separate earth wire is required.

Supplementary Bonding: Ideal for supplementary bonding connections in bathrooms, kitchens, and other locations requiring additional protection.

Main Earthing Connections: Suitable for main earthing conductors connecting to earth electrodes and bonding to incoming services.

Conduit Wiring: Ideal for drawing into conduit systems in commercial and industrial installations where individual insulated earth conductors are required.

Control Panels: Used for internal wiring of control panels, distribution boards, and electrical enclosures where earth connections are needed.

Extension Wiring: Suitable for extending circuits where an earth conductor is required within appropriate mechanical protection.

Industrial Applications: Used in industrial settings for earthing machinery and equipment.

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Why Buy Per Metre?

Purchasing this cable by the metre offers several practical advantages:

Cost-Effective: Buy exactly what you need for your specific project. No waste and no unused cable left coiled in your toolbox.

Project-Specific: Perfect for small jobs like earthing a socket circuit or replacing a bonding connection. Ordering per metre gives you complete control over quantities.

No Storage Issues: Avoid storing bulky coils of cable. Order precisely for your current requirements.

Flexible Quantities: Need 3 metres for one job and 8 metres for another? Order exactly per metre.

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Installation Considerations

Conduit and Trunking: This cable is designed for installation within conduit, trunking, or other approved containment systems that provide mechanical protection.

Bending Radius: The minimum bending radius should be observed to prevent damage to the conductor or insulation. Typically 3 times the cable diameter.

Stripping: Use appropriate cable stripping tools to remove insulation without nicking or damaging the copper conductor strands.

Termination: Ensure conductors are correctly terminated in suitable terminals or earth clamps, with no stray strands exposed. The correct torque should be applied for the terminal type.

Derating: When multiple cables are bunched together, derating factors apply to the current-carrying capacity. Consult wiring regulations for guidance.

Colour Identification: Ensure green insulation is used only for earthing purposes. This colour is internationally recognised for protective earth conductors.

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Important Notes

Continuous Length: When you order multiple metres, you will receive one continuous length of cable, not multiple separate pieces. For example, ordering 5 metres supplies a single 5-metre length.

Cut to Order: Each length is cut from a full reel specifically for your order per metre. This may add a small processing time to dispatch.

Returns: Due to hygiene and safety reasons, cut cable cannot be returned unless faulty. Please measure your requirements carefully before ordering per metre.

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Quality and Compliance

This cable is manufactured to meet rigorous international standards:

• BS 6004: British Standard for PVC-insulated cables for electric power and lighting

• HD 21: Harmonised European standard for PVC-insulated cables

• CE Marking: Indicates compliance with relevant European directives

• RoHS Compliance: Free from hazardous substances

• Flame Retardant: Meets relevant standards for fire performance

Evincab 2.5mm Green (per metre): Measuring Your Needs

To determine how much cable you require:

1. Earthing Connections: Measure from the earth terminal to the bonding point, allowing for routing around obstacles.

2. Supplementary Bonding: Measure distances in bathrooms or kitchens where additional bonding is required.

3. Power Circuit Earthing: Measure from distribution boards to socket outlets requiring earth connections.

4. Always add extra for connections at each end—typically 100-150mm per termination to allow for comfortable working.

5. Allow for routing around corners, through walls, and along cable trays.

When installed correctly within appropriate containment and in accordance with current wiring regulations, Evincab 2.5mm Green, available per metre, provides a safe, reliable, and clearly identified earthing solution for fixed wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Order the exact length you need today.