Power Cable - Twin - Red & Black

Power cable. Twin: figure of eight. Sold by the metre, supplied as one cable (for lengths up to around 100m).

25 Amp

Max current: 25A
Strands: 2 x 79/0.18mm
CSA: 2.01 mm² each wire
Approx size including insulation: 4.2 x 8.2mm
Recommended Powerpole contacts: 30A or 45A

15 Amp

Max current: 15A
Strands: 2 x 45/0.18mm
CSA: 1.15 mm² each wire
Approx size including insulation: 3.5 x 7.0mm
Recommended Powerpole contacts: 15A

10 Amp

Max current: 10A
Strands: 2 x 32/0.18mm
CSA: 0.81 mm² each wire
Approx size including insulation: 3.2 x 6.4mm
Recommended Powerpole contacts: 15A

Powerpoles

We sell several types of Powerpole contact, which have different current ratings based on the size of wire they are designed to accept.

The Powerpole ends are identical for all the connectors we sell, so they can be connected together even if they have a different current rating. It is only the wire end which differs.

If crimping Powerpole contacts onto this cable, the recommended contacts should be used. Otherwise, if contacts designed for thicker wire are used, there is a risk of the wire pulling out of the contact when tension is applied (such as when pulling on the cable to disconnect it from something).

If soldering the wire to the contacts, the contact current rating is less critical. It is fine to use contacts that are larger than necessary, as the extra space can be filled with solder.