{"product_id":"1-5mm-4-core-pvc-swa-xlpe-armoured-cable-cut-length-sold-by-the-metre","title":"1.5mm 4 Core SWA XLPE Armoured Cable Sold By Metre","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough SWA (steel wire armoured) protection shields your installation from mechanical stress and reduces the risk of damage, while XLPE insulation offers superior short-circuit withstand, lower dielectric losses, and higher temperature tolerance compared to standard PVC cables. The combination creates a cable rated for operation up to 90°C, making it capable of carrying heavier loads without severe derating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for direct burial underground as the steel wire armour protects it from mechanical stresses and chemical damage, with UV-resistant outer sheath. Common applications include the supply of mains electricity and auxiliary control cables in diverse environments including aerial power networks, outdoors, indoors, underground systems and in cable ducting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This 1.5mm 4 Core Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmaller sizes, such as 1.5mm to 4mm, are typically used for lighting and low-demand circuits, making this cable ideal for garden lighting installations, outbuildings, and renewable energy systems. The 4 core cable is commonly used for three phase circuits, with the fourth core capable of serving as an earth, meaning you don't need to use a separate earth cable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for direct burial into free draining soil or can be clipped directly onto a surface, on a tray, in a basket or in free air. With proper installation, these cables can last 25+ years in stable environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eInstallation Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eStranded plain annealed copper (Class 2 per BS EN 60228) delivers flexibility and low resistance. The galvanised steel armour is normally connected to earth and can sometimes be used as the circuit protective conductor (\"earth wire\") for the equipment supplied by cable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis cable primarily complies with BS 5467 (UK) for XLPE-insulated, PVC-bedded and sheathed armoured cables, ensuring full compliance with UK electrical standards. Follow proper bending radius guidelines (typically 12–15 times the cable diameter) to avoid damaging the insulation or armour, and use approved glands and terminations to maintain the integrity of the armoured layer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're powering garden lighting systems, supplying electricity to outbuildings, connecting solar installations, running equipment in construction environments, or managing industrial power distribution, armoured electrical cable ensures safety and reliability by being designed to withstand harsh conditions, making it suitable for outdoor and underground applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSold by the metre, allowing you to purchase exactly the length you need for your project without unnecessary waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"swa cable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54292771242311,"sku":"H6944XL1.5","price":3.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/1156\/5895\/files\/cable_h6944x.jpg?v=1783243404","url":"https:\/\/electricallighting.co.uk\/products\/1-5mm-4-core-pvc-swa-xlpe-armoured-cable-cut-length-sold-by-the-metre","provider":"Electrical Lighting ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}