Description
This is a flexible two core cable with a flat profile and a clear sheath, so the pair of conductors sits side by side rather than twisted into a round flex. The gauge is 1.5mm, which puts it at the heavier end of the domestic lighting flexes, and it is VDE approved. It is sold by the metre, and however many metres you order arrive as a single continuous length rather than cut pieces, so you can measure and trim to suit the job in front of you.
We keep this on the shelf for rewiring table and floor lamps, refreshing a tired pendant drop, and any job where the flex is visible and a bulky black cable would draw the eye. The clear sheath reads as a soft grey line against pale plaster, white paint or glass, which is why we reach for it in bedrooms, over dining tables and along shelving. It suits anyone happy with basic wiring work as much as it suits electricians restoring older pieces, and it is a sensible stock item if you make or repair lamps regularly.
The flat form is the point of it: it lies close rather than rolling, and it hangs with less spring than a round flex, so a pendant drop stays where you set it. The clear covering shows dust more readily than a coloured cable, so run a dry cloth along the length now and again with the power off at the switch. Look over it while you do, and replace any run that is nicked, stiff or discoloured rather than patching it. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same flat cable in a lighter gauge, plus round clear and coloured braided flexes in the range if you want the cable to be part of the look. Plugs, connectors and cord grips are separate.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.10KG |
| Length |
1000mm |
| Width |
7mm |
| Height |
3.3mm |
| Materials Used |
PVC, Copper |
| Energy Class |
Not Applicable |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Warranty |
1yr |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is the cable?
It measures roughly 7mm across the flat and 3.3mm thick, and it is supplied in 1m increments.
If I order several metres, will it come as one piece?
Yes. The quantity you order is supplied as one continuous length, so five metres arrives as a single 5m run.
Is the clear sheath tinted or completely transparent?
It is a clear, translucent covering, so the conductors inside are visible and the cable reads as a pale neutral line rather than a solid colour.
What is the 1.5mm figure?
It refers to the cross sectional area of each of the two conductors in square millimetres, the usual way flex is sized in the UK.
How should I clean it?
Switch off at the wall, then wipe along the length with a dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid solvents, which can cloud or soften the sheath.
Can I use it outdoors?
No. It is intended for dry interior use on lamps and light fittings inside the home.