Tronic 16mm 3 Core Flexible Cable, 100m

Our review

This is a 16mm PVC-insulated flexible cable with three cores, supplied by Tronic in a 100-metre length. The conductors are described as 99.9% pure copper, and the cable is manufactured in Tanzania. That combination of a larger 16mm cross-section and three cores makes it the sort of cable used for heavier fixed wiring where a single-phase live, neutral and earth need to run together, or for connecting equipment that draws a substantial current. It is not the light flex you would use for a lamp or a short appliance lead; the size and 100-metre reel point to installation work rather than small repairs. Before buying, confirm the current rating your circuit requires, check that your protective device and terminals accept a conductor of this size, and make sure three-core flexible cable is acceptable for the route you have in mind, since fixed wiring in some situations calls for a different cable type. Compare against single-core cables if you are pulling separate conductors, and against smaller three-core sizes if your load is modest. Also weigh the 100-metre reel against your actual run length, because buying more than you need adds cost and storage. The Tanzanian manufacture and stated copper purity are the details worth noting when comparing with imported alternatives of the same size. Available on Sokonia.