1.5mm Twin and Earth TPS Electrical Cable White 2C+E 450/750V - 10m Cut

Description

Australia's workhorse lighting circuit cable.

1.5mm flat TPS twin and earth handles the everyday fixed-wiring run — lighting circuits, downlight drops and small sub-circuits. The 3V-90 easy-tear sheath splits cleanly along the run so you separate active, neutral and earth without nicking the insulation.

Key Features

• 1.5 mm annealed copper conductors, 7/0.5 mm stranding
• 2 core + earth, with a full-size 1.5 mm earth conductor
• Rated 450/750 V, built to AS/NZS 5000.2
• V-90 PVC insulation, 0.6 mm wall thickness
• 3V-90 easy-tear PVC sheath in white
• Red, black and green/yellow (earth) core identification
• 10.1 mm x 4.6 mm flat overall profile, 20 mm minimum bend radius
• DC conductor resistance 13.6 Ohm/km
• 90°C maximum conductor temperature, 75°C normal operating
• Cut to order from 10 m, or a full continuous 100 m roll

Get yours cut to length and out the door.

Why it Matters

The easy-tear sheath earns its keep at rough-in
A 3V-90 sheath is formulated to split lengthwise under a thumbnail or a light score, rather than needing to be ring-cut and peeled. On a house full of light points that difference compounds — faster terminations at GPOs, switchboards and junction boxes, and far less risk of nicking a core and creating a fault you'll chase later.

Sized for Australian fixed wiring
This is the cable Australian sparkies reach for on general wiring: run unenclosed, enclosed in conduit, buried direct, or through underground ducts, for domestic, commercial and industrial installations where it isn't subject to mechanical damage. Where mechanical protection is needed — under a driveway or a path — run it inside heavy-duty conduit. The 450/750 V rating sits well clear of 240 V single-phase service.

Buy the length the job actually needs
A full 100 m roll is the wrong answer for a two-room reno. Choosing a cut length means you pay for the cable you're installing instead of storing an offcut in the van for two years. Cuts are supplied as one continuous length, and the 100 m option remains available as a single unbroken roll for whole-house and fit-out work.

What is 1.5mm twin and earth cable used for?
1.5mm twin and earth is the standard cable for general fixed wiring in Australia, most commonly lighting circuits, downlight runs and small sub-circuits. It can be run unenclosed, in conduit, buried direct or in underground ducts, in domestic, commercial and industrial installations where it is not subject to mechanical damage.

How many amps can 1.5mm TPS cable carry?
There is no single answer — current-carrying capacity depends on the installation method, grouping and ambient temperature, and must be calculated to AS/NZS 3008 for the specific installation. The cable itself is rated 450/750 V with a 90°C maximum conductor temperature.

Can 1.5mm twin and earth cable be buried underground?
Yes. It is rated for direct burial and for installation in underground ducts, provided the location is not subject to mechanical damage. Where mechanical protection is required, run the cable inside heavy-duty conduit.