16 Amp Single Phase Cable with Black Connectors

This is our go to 16A single phase extension lead for situations where you want dependable power and a cable that holds up to regular handling. It suits workshops, site cabins, temporary work areas, exhibitions, pop up installs, studios, plant rooms, control gear, and general site power.

Proper cable, built for real use

We build these using H07RN F heavy duty rubber cable, selected for flexibility and toughness in demanding conditions. The cable meets the relevant harmonised standards and is UV resistant and flame retardant, making it a solid choice for professional use indoors or outdoors.

Why we use 2.5mm², not 1.5mm²

A lot of cheaper 16A leads are built in 1.5mm². We use 2.5mm² because it gives you more electrical headroom and helps keep voltage drop lower on longer runs. In plain terms, that means less stress on connected equipment, especially when the cable length increases.

For temporary systems, BS 7909 also points you towards using heavy duty rubber cable (H07RN F or equivalent) for outdoor and general use, and highlights using cable where the specification and conductor size can be verified.

Connectors: PCE 16A midnight (black)

We fit genuine PCE 16A connectors throughout, using:

• PCE 013 6X plug: 16A, 2P plus E, 230V class, 6h, midnight (black), IP44
• PCE 213 6X connector: 16A, 2P plus E, 230V class, 6h, midnight (black), IP44

Why choose midnight (black) connectors

Midnight connectors are a great choice where you want cables to be less visually distracting, for example on stages, in studios, behind set, or anywhere you want the power to “disappear” rather than stand out. You still get the same professional IEC 60309 format and durability, just in a lower visibility finish that looks cleaner in production environments.

Asset marking

Every cable is supplied with 12cm of clear heat shrink on both ends. It gives you a clean, durable area to add your asset ID, company name, barcodes, colour labels, or inspection tags without it peeling off or looking scruffy over time.

Built and checked properly

We build these like working kit, not box shifting leads:

• Bootlace ferrules used for tidy, reliable terminations
• Torque screwdrivers used so terminations are tightened to the correct specification
• Each cable is fully tested and PAT tested before it leaves us

Length options

Stock lengths: 2m, 5m, 10m, 20m, 30m, 50m.

Need something specific? Check out our custom cable option so you can tell us the exact length and connectors you want and we’ll build it for you.

Key specs

Supply Amps: 16A single phase
Cable: H07RN F heavy duty rubber, 2.5mm²
Standards: EN 50525 2 21, EN 60228, flame retardant to IEC EN 60332 1 2, UV resistant
Connectors: PCE 013 6X plug and PCE 213 6X connector, 2P plus E, 6h, IP44
Asset: 12cm clear heat shrink on both ends (asset marking and branding)
Testing: fully tested and PAT tested before dispatch