ROUND 2 Core 3 Amp Braided Fabric Cable / Lighting / Lamp Flex Vintage / Retro  - Wide choice of Colours and sold by the metre.

Main Description

ROUND 2 Core 3 Amp Braided Fabric Cable Lighting / Lamp Flex

Prices are per metre length, so you can order the exact quantity you wish. IE for 5 Metres enter a Quantity of 5 - All quantities will be sent in one continuous length.


This is a 0.5mm 3 amp rated antique / vintage / period looking cable manufactured to modern high specifications and is perfect for the restoration and refurbishment of antique radio's, record players, standard, chandelier and table lamps. The perfect touch for a period feel.  

Manufactured to BS6500 Standard 

(beware of  foreign manufactured cables that may not be produced to the same safety standards)

This cable is also available in 0.75mm 6 amp - please see our other items.

Prices are per metre length, so you can order the exact quantity you wish. IE for 5 metres enter a Quantity of 5 - All quantities will be sent in one continuous length

All quantities will be sent in one continuous length

IMPORTANT: These cables are cut from a reel and therefore are NOT  RETURNABLE - They are exempt from the Distance Selling regulations.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE COLOUR YOU REQUIRE - PLEASE BUY OUR SAMPLE PACK

Technical Information:

  • Operating temperatures: + 70oC maximum outer jacket temperature
  • Cores: 2
  • CSA (mm²): 0.5
  • Stranding nb/Ø(mm): 16/0.2
  • Operating voltage:  300 V
  • Current Rating: 3 Amp
  • Average O/D (mm): 6.00
  • Weight Kg per 100m: 4.5

Relevant standard :

Type 3183Y harmonised European standard HO5VV flex with outer decorative braid.

Core colours : 2 cores : BROWN, BLUE


Performance :

Copper wire stranded as class 5. PVC insulated flexible PVC outer with textile decorative braid. Limited abrasion resistance of rayon outer braiding. Can be increased using polyester thread although not as fine in finish.

Applications :

These cables are designed for period style, restoration work on lighting and electrical appliances that do not require earthing. Also suitable for modern light fittings which are not complimented by plain PVC flex.

Don't be restricted by having to buy a 3 metre, 5 metre or a 6 metre lead, Make it any length you like.


CARRIAGE BY LENGTH / WEIGHT - Please email me for exact postage costs.

(final postage will be determined by total weight of cable).


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