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1.5mm 3 core copper flexible cable, cut end showing three insulated conductors
PILONE · 1.5MM² · 3 CORE · 300/500 V · CU CLASS 5

1.5mm 3 Core Flexible Cable

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The earthed version of the 1.5 mm² cord — line, neutral and earth in one sheath. Three 1.5 mm² class 5 conductors, 30 strands of 0.25 mm each, PVC insulated and sheathed to 300/500 V. On method C at 30°C it is tabulated at 19.5 A with two loaded conductors — the normal appliance case, earth carrying nothing — and 17.5 A if all three cores are loaded. That makes it the lead for anything with a metal body you can touch: fridges, room coolers, irons, kettles, pedestal fans and three-pin extensions on a 220 V supply. Drawn on the Pilone line in Lahore.

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Prices track the daily copper rate. Bulk and coil pricing on request.

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Every coil leaves our factory with a QR code printed on the packaging. Scan it and the factory record for that batch opens: brand, cable size, batch number, year of manufacture and conductor. Compare the batch number on screen with the one printed on your coil — if the two do not match, it did not come from us.

Specifications

Resistance per IEC 60228. Current capacity and voltage drop per BS 7671, installation method C (clipped direct), 30°C ambient, 2 loaded conductors (earth core not loaded). Verify sizing with a licensed electrician for your installation.
PropertyValue
ConductorPlain annealed copper, class 5 flexible stranded
Nominal area1.5 mm² × 3 cores
Strand construction30/0.25 mm per core (typical)
Max conductor resistance at 20°C13.3 Ω/km
Current capacity (method C, 2 loaded)19.5 A
Voltage drop29 mV/A/m
Voltage rating300/500 V
Insulation / sheathPVC / PVC, 70°C conductor rating
Conductor copper weight≈ 40 kg/km (3 × 13.3 kg/km)
Reference standardsIEC 60228 (conductors), IEC 60227 (PVC cables)

Work the drop out before you cut the lead. It is current × length × 29 mV/A/m ÷ 1000. A 1500 W electric iron draws 1500 ÷ 220 = 6.8 A, so a 4 m cord drops 6.8 × 4 × 29 ÷ 1000 = 0.79 V — nothing you could measure with a site meter. Length only starts to bite near the top of the cable: at the full 19.5 A, the 11 V that 5% of 220 V comes to is reached at 11 000 ÷ (19.5 × 29) = 19 m. Below that, heat is the limit and the tabulated current is the number to work to.

Where this cable belongs

Fridge, freezer and cooler leads

Metal-bodied appliances, typically 150 W to 1 kW — under 5 A at 220 V — that must have an earth path back to the board.

Irons, kettles and small heaters

Heating loads up to about 2 kW. A 1500 W iron pulls 1500 ÷ 220 = 6.8 A, a third of what this cord is rated for.

Three-pin extensions and repairs

Made-up extension leads and re-terminated appliance cords, where the earth pin has to be connected and not just fitted.

Who buys this size: repair shops replacing burnt appliance leads, electricians making up three-pin extensions for home and site, and homeowners who have found two-core cord on a metal-bodied appliance and want it put right. The earth core is the whole point of the third conductor — on a fridge, cooler or iron it is what lets the breaker or RCD clear a fault instead of the person holding the handle. If nothing on the appliance is metal and earthed, 1.5mm 2 core flexible cable does the same job with less copper. If the load runs near 15 A, or the lead gets dragged across a floor every day, step up to 2.5mm 3 core flexible cable at 27 A.

Current capacity depends on how the cable is installed and how it's coiled or bundled. Derate for high ambient temperature and long runs. Have a licensed electrician confirm the size for your load — or start with the cable size calculator.

What buyers say

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“Excellent quality copper cables. Fast delivery across Pakistan. Highly recommended for electrical projects.”

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“Best cable manufacturer in Lahore. 99.9% pure copper as promised. Very satisfied with the product quality.”

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“Good quality cables at competitive prices. Delivery was quick to Karachi. Will order again.”

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Frequently asked

What is the price of 1.5mm 3 core flexible cable in Pakistan?
There is no fixed number to publish. Copper cord tracks the day's copper rate, so the figure moves week to week. We sell factory-direct from Lahore with no dealer margin — send the length in metres and your city on WhatsApp at +92 319 4262451 and you get today's per-metre rate.
What is 1.5mm 3 core flexible cable used for?
Appliance leads that must carry an earth: fridges, room coolers, pedestal and exhaust fans, irons, kettles, small heaters, and three-pin extension leads. Tabulated at 19.5 A with two loaded conductors on method C at 30°C, the earth core carrying nothing in normal service.
How many amps does 1.5mm 3 core cable carry — 19.5 A or 17.5 A?
Both, under different conditions. 19.5 A is the method C figure with two loaded conductors, which is what an appliance lead is: line and neutral working, earth idle. 17.5 A applies when all three cores carry current, as in a three-phase circuit with no neutral. Clipped direct at 30°C ambient in both cases.
Is 1.5mm 3 core enough for a fridge or a room cooler?
On current, yes. Domestic fridges and room coolers are typically 150–800 W, which is 0.7–3.6 A at 220 V against a tabulated 19.5 A — check the rating plate on your unit. What matters more is the earth: both have metal parts, so the third core has to be connected at the plug and at the appliance, not just present in the sheath.
Do I need 2.5mm cable instead of 1.5mm?
1.5mm² is tabulated at 19.5 A and 29 mV/A/m; 2.5mm² at 27 A and 18 mV/A/m. Step up for a load near 15 A or above, for a long lead where the drop matters, or for a lead that gets dragged daily. For a fixed house circuit, have a licensed electrician confirm the size.