{"product_id":"mercury-2-core-round-mains-cable-1-5mm-black-100m-bs6500-vde-approved","title":"Mercury 2 Core Round Mains Cable 1.5mm² Black 100m - BS6500 VDE Approved","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury is a 2-core round mains cable with 1.5mm² cross-sectional area conductors, each built from 48 strands of 0.2mm copper wire. The twin cores sit inside a 7.4mm diameter black PVC outer sheath, providing a flexible, general-purpose cable for fixed lighting circuits, portable appliances and low-power electrical installations rated up to 15A at 230V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for residential and light commercial use, the cable suits applications including replacement flex on table lamps and floor lamps, wiring for outdoor low-voltage lighting transformers, connections for audio equipment and powered speakers, and general fixed wiring where a flexible 2-core cable is required. The round profile and PVC sheath allow the cable to be routed through conduit, trunking or surface-mounted clips. The 100m reel provides sufficient length for multiple lighting circuits or workshop installations without joins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the cable construction and the PVC insulation material meet BSI BS6500 and VDE standards, certifying the cable for safe use in UK and European installations. The multi-strand construction (48 strands per core rather than a solid conductor) gives the cable flexibility for routing around corners and through tight spaces without work-hardening or fracturing the copper. The black outer sheath resists UV degradation better than lighter colours when used in semi-exposed locations such as under-eave mounting or interior garage wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 48\/0.2mmØ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable : dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4mmØ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 reels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.0A max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this cable suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.5mm² 2-core construction suits lighting circuits, portable appliance flex replacement, low-voltage lighting transformer connections, and general fixed wiring where a flexible 2-core cable rated to 15A is required. It is not suitable for ring mains or high-current appliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it approved for UK installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cable is certified to BSI BS6500 and VDE standards, making it compliant for use in UK and European fixed installations. Always engage a qualified electrician for mains-voltage wiring work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the cable multi-strand rather than solid core?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 48-strand construction per core gives the cable flexibility for routing through conduit, around corners and through tight spaces without work-hardening or fracturing the copper. Solid-core cable of the same CSA would be rigid and prone to metal fatigue when repeatedly bent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PVC sheath provides moisture resistance and UV resistance in semi-exposed locations such as under-eave mounting or interior outbuildings. For direct burial or continuous outdoor exposure, a cable with an armoured or weatherproof sheath rated for outdoor use would be more appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313498480907,"sku":"804.338UK","price":101.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/804338UK_LD1_25e8ece0-2e4f-4c97-835b-a577f77c6e90.jpg?v=1715194666","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/mercury-2-core-round-mains-cable-1-5mm-black-100m-bs6500-vde-approved","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}