Product Description
3183Y 2.5mm 3-core flexible mains cable, 100m reel, for powering CCTV system components and general equipment wiring on installation jobs.
This is mains-side flexible cable, not camera data cable — it's the reel electricians reach for when a job needs power run to DVR/NVR cabinets, PoE switches, monitors, or site equipment rather than to cameras themselves. On a typical install it sits alongside your video cable runs, feeding the recording equipment, rack power, or local sockets rather than the cameras on the wall.
Key specs
- Cores: 3 core, 2.5mm² per core
- Flexible Class 5 copper conductors that meet BS EN 60228
- Insulation/sheath: PVC insulation with durable black PVC outer sheath
- Voltage rating: 300/500V
- Typical current rating: approximately 25A
- Works within an ambient range of roughly +5°C to +70°C.
- Supply: 100 metre reel
Where it fits
Suited to domestic appliances, office and kitchen equipment, extension leads, and light industrial equipment wiring — anywhere flexibility and higher current capacity are needed over a smaller flexible cord. The +5°C to +70°C range and PVC construction point this at indoor use: plant rooms, comms cabinets, offices and similar internal spaces rather than exposed outdoor runs.
For CCTV installers, buying by the reel keeps a consistent core spec on the van for multiple jobs without cutting short on a live install.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3183Y cable used for on a CCTV or electrical install?
It's flexible mains power cable, typically used to wire DVR/NVR cabinets, equipment racks, and general appliances rather than to carry camera video signals.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor CCTV cabinet runs?
The stated operating range is approximately +5°C to +70°C, which points to indoor environments such as offices, plant rooms and light industrial spaces rather than exposed outdoor use.
What current can the 2.5mm core carry?
It typically carries a rating of approximately 25A at a voltage rating of 300/500V.
What standard do the conductors meet?
The cable uses flexible Class 5 copper conductors compliant with BS EN 60228.
