Common electrical wires used in construction

Cable Type Size (mm²) Current Rating (A) Common Uses Color Code Max Voltage
SINGLE CORE
Active 1.5 16 Lighting Red/Brown 450/750V
Neutral 1.5 16 Lighting Black/Blue 450/750V
Earth 1.5 16 Safety Green/Yellow 450/750V
Active 2.5 20 Power Points Red/Brown 450/750V
Neutral 2.5 20 Power Points Black/Blue 450/750V
Earth 2.5 20 Safety Green/Yellow 450/750V
MULTI CORE
TPS 2C+E 1.5 16 Lighting White Sheath 450/750V
TPS 2C+E 2.5 20 Power White Sheath 450/750V
TPS 2C+E 4.0 32 Hot Water/AC White Sheath 450/750V
HEAVY DUTY
Active 6.0 40 Ovens/AC Red/Brown 450/750V
Active 10.0 63 Sub Mains Red/Brown 450/750V
Earth 16.0 85 Main Earth Green/Yellow 450/750V

Installation Ratings:

  • V75: PVC up to 75°C
  • V90: PVC up to 90°C
  • X90: XLPE up to 90°C

Common Cable Types:

  1. TPS: Thermoplastic Sheathed
  2. SDI: Service Duty Industrial
  3. XLPE: Cross-Linked Polyethylene
  4. Orange Circular: Heavy Duty

Key Standards:

  • AS/NZS 3000
  • AS/NZS 5000
  • AS/NZS 3008

Note:

  • Current ratings are for standard installation conditions
  • Derating factors apply for:
    • Ambient temperature
    • Grouping
    • Installation method
    • Soil thermal resistivity
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