2.5mm Twin & Earth Surfix Surface Cable is the most widely used
electrical cable for power circuits in South African homes and
commercial buildings — the go-to choice for electricians wiring
plug sockets, kitchen appliances and general purpose power outlets.
Constructed with a plain copper conductor, PVC insulated cores laid
up with a bare tinned earth wire in contact with a longitudinal
aluminium foil tape, and PVC sheathed overall — this cable is SANS
1507 compliant and suited to all standard surface wiring applications
in South Africa.
Sold in standard 100m rolls, the 2.5mm 2+E Surfix cable is protected
by a 20A circuit breaker and is the correct cable size for all standard
15A plug socket circuits in South African residential and commercial
installations.
Typical Applications:
- Residential plug socket and outlet circuits
- Kitchen and bathroom power circuits
- Garage and outbuilding power supply
- General purpose power circuits in commercial buildings
- Surface wiring in light industrial applications
- Extension circuits from DB boards
Key Features:
- 2.5mm² conductor cross-section
- 2 core + earth (2+E) configuration
- Plain copper conductor — excellent conductivity
- PVC insulated cores with longitudinal aluminium foil tape
- PVC sheathed overall — durable and impact resistant
- Bare tinned earth wire for reliable earth continuity
- SANS 1507 compliant — meets South African wiring standards
- Sold in 100m rolls — ideal for full installation jobs
- Protected by 20A circuit breaker (SANS 10142 requirement)
Quick Size Guide — Surfix Cable:
- 1.5mm 2+E — Lighting circuits (protected by 16A breaker)
- 2.5mm 2+E — Power/socket circuits (protected by 20A breaker)
Also available: 1.5mm Twin & Earth Surfix Cable for lighting circuits.
Order online with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa.
