Orange Circular Building Cable 2 Core and Earth (3G) 4mm

Description

4mm² two core and earth, ordered by the metre.

When 2.5mm² is not enough copper for the circuit but a twin-plus-earth layout still fits, the APEC MVM004E02 delivers 4mm² red and black actives with a 2.5mm² earth inside an orange 5V90 sheath. It is made to AS/NZS 5000.2 and you only pay for the metres you order.

Key Features:

• Two core plus earth (2C+E) in a round profile
• 4mm² annealed copper active conductors
• 2.5mm² annealed copper earth conductor
• Rated 450/750V and made to AS/NZS 5000.2
• 0.8mm average V90 insulation on the actives, 0.7mm on the earth
• Orange PVC 5V90 sheath, 1.3mm average
• Conductor temperature rating of 90°C continuous
• Actives coloured red and black, earth green/yellow
• Approx. 12.4mm diameter and 23.1kg per 100m
• Sold in whatever length you require

Shop now — tell us the metres and we cut it.

Why It Matters

Larger Actives, Sized Earth

The MVM004E02 steps the two active conductors up to 4mm² while APEC specifies a 2.5mm² earth for this size. The actives carry a thicker 0.8mm layer of V90 insulation and the earth 0.7mm, all within a 1.3mm orange 5V90 sheath. Check that the earth size meets the requirements of your installation before you specify it.

The Right Amount, Every Time

Whether the run is 10 metres or 55, enter that figure and the cable is cut to match. There is no need to buy a whole drum for a single circuit, and you avoid carrying offcuts from one job to the next. Your quote and your cable cost line up metre for metre, which makes small and one-off circuits simple to price.

Specified to Australian Standards

APEC produces the MVM004E02 to AS/NZS 5000.2, giving a 450/750V rating, with compounds suited to a 90°C continuous conductor temperature. Selection for a particular circuit, covering current-carrying capacity and voltage drop, belongs under AS/NZS 3008.1.1, and a licensed electrician must carry out the installation to AS/NZS 3000.

Q: What size is the earth in APEC MVM004E02 cable?
A: The earth conductor is 2.5mm² green/yellow annealed copper, while the two red and black actives are 4mm².

Q: How thick is the insulation on APEC MVM004E02?
A: APEC lists an average of 0.8mm V90 insulation on the 4mm² actives and 0.7mm on the 2.5mm² earth, under a 1.3mm sheath.

Q: Can I order MVM004E02 in a short length?
A: Yes. It is sold by the metre, so you can order just the few metres a single circuit needs.