16A 2.5mm Single Phase Cable with Blue 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 blue

We fit genuine PCE 16A connectors throughout, using:

• PCE 013 6 plug: 16A, 2P plus E, 230V class, 6h, blue, IP44
• PCE 213 6 connector: 16A, 2P plus E, 230V class, 6h, blue, IP44

The blue 230V colour keying and 6h clock position keeps everything consistent with common site and temporary power setups, so your cables match the kit you are already using.

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 6 plug and PCE 213 6 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