Don Val electrical Think of *2.5 mm2 3‐core SWA* as the workhorse armored cable for single‐phase outdoor/indoor power:
3 × 2.5 mm2 stranded copper (live, neutral, earth), XLPE insulation, PVC bedding, steel wire armour, PVC sheath—black, ∼14 mm thick.
- *Ratings*: 600/1000 V, 31 A clipped direct, 90 °C max, BS 5467. 【1DWl】
- *Typical uses*: burying to garden sheds, gate motors, security lights, EV charging points, light industrial machines—anywhere you need mechanical protection and a reliable earth
In short, it’s a tough, weather‐ready cable for short‐run, moderate‐current circuits when you don’t want to fuss with