Product Description
3183Y is the standard white PVC-sheathed flexible cable used for mains power connections on CCTV and general electrical installs. This reel is 3 core, 1.5mm² conductor size, rated at 16A, supplied as a full 100-metre length.
On a CCTV job this cable is typically used to run mains power to PSUs, PTZ heads, or any 230V-fed enclosure at the camera end, rather than for signal or PoE runs — those need dedicated data cable. Because it's 3 core, it carries live, neutral and earth, so it's suited to earthed equipment rather than double-insulated low-voltage kit.
Key specs
- Standard: 3183Y flexible PVC cable
- Cores: 3 core (live/neutral/earth)
- Conductor size: 1.5mm²
- Rated current: 16A
- Sheath colour: White
- Supplied length: 100 metres
Buying the full 100m reel avoids joints on long external runs, which matters where voltage drop or a poorly sealed joint could later cause intermittent faults on connected equipment. Keep cable runs as short as practical and confirm load current stays within the 16A rating for the circuit in question.
Note: check current stock status before specifying this reel on a job.
Specifications
- Current
- 16A
- Material
- PVC
- Colour
- White
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3183Y cable used for on a CCTV install?
It's typically used for the mains power run to PSUs or 230V-fed camera enclosures, not for signal or PoE data connections.
Is this cable earthed?
Yes — it's 3 core, carrying live, neutral and earth, so it suits earthed equipment rather than double-insulated low-voltage devices.
What current rating does this cable have?
It's rated at 16A with a 1.5mm² conductor size.
Does it come as a full reel or cut lengths?
It's supplied as a single 100-metre length.
