This 16.0mm² Building Wire is a single core, single insulated cable with red insulation, supplied on a 100 metre roll. Red is commonly used to identify an active conductor, making this cable a regular choice for consumer mains and submains in conduit, as well as switchboard and control panel wiring.

A 7/1.70mm stranded plain annealed copper conductor is insulated in V-90 PVC, giving a cable of about 7.1mm diameter rated 0.6/1kV with a 90°C maximum conductor temperature. It is rated at 72A unenclosed touching and 71A in conduit in air. As an unsheathed cable, it is intended for installation in conduit, enclosures or other wiring systems that give it mechanical protection.

Key Features

  • 16.0mm² Conductor – Large conductor size for mains, submains and high-current wiring.
  • Red Insulation – Clearly identifies the conductor as an active.
  • Stranded Copper – 7/1.70mm construction that is easier to draw through conduit and terminate.
  • V-90 PVC Insulation – Rated for a 90°C maximum conductor temperature.
  • 0.6/1kV Rating – Suits low-voltage mains and distribution wiring.
  • Slim Single Core – About 7.1mm in diameter for efficient conduit fill.
  • 100m Roll – A full roll for multiple mains runs and board work.
  • Matching Colours Available – Also stocked in black and green/yellow earth.

Specifications

  • Conductor Size: 16.0mm²
  • Cores: Single core
  • Conductor: Plain annealed copper, stranded 7/1.70mm
  • Insulation: V-90 PVC
  • Insulation Colour: Red
  • Overall Diameter: 7.1mm
  • Max Conductor Temperature: 90°C
  • Voltage Rating: 0.6/1kV
  • Standard: AS/NZS 5000.1
  • Current Rating: 72A unenclosed touching / 71A in conduit in air
  • Length: 100m roll

Applications

  • Consumer mains and submains installed in conduit
  • Switchboard and control panel wiring
  • Active conductors for high-current circuits in enclosed wiring systems

The 16.0mm² Red Building Wire 100m roll pairs stranded copper and V-90 insulation with a 0.6/1kV rating for mains and switchboard work. It is a dependable single-core cable to keep on hand for larger installations and board upgrades.

Q. Can building wire be installed without conduit?
A. Building wire is a single insulated, unsheathed cable, so it is normally installed in conduit, enclosures or another wiring system that protects it. Check AS/NZS 3000 for the requirements of your installation.

Q. What is the current rating of 16mm building wire?
A. It is rated at 72A unenclosed touching and 71A in conduit in air. The final rating depends on installation method, grouping and derating under AS/NZS 3008.1.1.

Q. What other colours are available?
A. 16.0mm building wire is also available in black and green/yellow earth. Earth cable is also sold per metre and as an earthing kit with a lug.

All products must be installed by a licensed electrican. DIY electrical work is illegal and very dangerous.

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PRODUCT INFO
SKU BW160RD
Barcode # 9355616000908
Brand MJS Electrical Products & Supplies
SHIPPING INFO
Shipping Weight 18.0000kg
Shipping Width 0.260m
Shipping Height 0.230m
Shipping Length 0.260m