Cavo Braided Copper Cable 3 Core 0.75mm - Gold

Woven gold braid over a three core 0.75mm flex, sold by the metre and supplied as one continuous length rather than in cut pieces. The braid catches the light quietly, nearer old brass than yellow, and it holds a gentle curve when hung. At 6mm across, the cord is slim enough for smaller pendants and table lamps while still feeling substantial in the hand. It is VDE approved.

We use flex like this for rewiring a pendant, giving an old table lamp a fresh cord, or hanging a light where the cable is on show as much as the shade is. It includes an earth core, so it suits metal fittings that call for one as well as fully insulated ones. Keep it to dry rooms indoors: kitchens, hallways, bedrooms and living rooms, rather than anywhere it might be splashed or left out in the weather. Anyone making or repairing a light at home will find braided cord kinder to work with than a stiff plastic sheath, and it is a sensible choice where a plain white cable would look wrong against brass or antique gold fittings.

The conductors sit insulated beneath the woven outer, and the weave is tight enough to hold its shape under handling. Clean it by drawing a dry cloth along the braid, and keep polishes and solvents away from the weave, since they mark it and can leave it stiff. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the braided flex in other colours, among them red, blue, purple, lime green, black and white, and the same range runs to plain black and clear cables if you would rather the cord went unnoticed. Order the number of metres you need and it arrives as a single length.

How is the cable supplied if I order several metres?

As one continuous length. Order the quantity in metres that you need and it comes as a single run rather than separate 1m pieces.

What size is the cable?

It is a 3 core 0.75mm flex measuring roughly 6mm in overall diameter, so it passes easily through most standard cord grips and ceiling roses.

Is it suitable for earthed metal light fittings?

Yes. The three cores include an earth, which is what a metal fitting requiring an earth connection needs.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom zone?

No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms only.

How do I stop the braid fraying at a cut end?

Cut cleanly and keep the braid gathered at the end. Wrapping it neatly before it enters a cord grip or terminal block keeps the weave tidy.

How should I clean the braid?

Switch the fitting off at the wall first, then wipe along the braid with a dry cloth. Avoid sprays, polishes and solvents.