1. CABLE

2. 3 Core Flex Stranded Cores PVC Insulation
Generally used for appliances
Advantages
Very Flexible
Low Cost
Disadvantages
Low Strength
Limited usage

3. 2 Core Flex Stranded Cores PVC Insulation Used for domestic lighting
Advantages
Highly flexible
Cheap
Quick installation
Disadvantages
No earth
Limited usage

4. Single Core PVC Insulation Installed in trunking/conduit Stranded core
Used for small power
Advantages
Carries more current than the flex’s can
Disadvantages
Containment can be expensive
Takes longer to install as individual cables

5. Twin and Earth Solid Cores PVC Insulation
Used for general wiring & appliances
Advantages
Cheaper than singles
Carries more current than singles
Can be clipped to walls
Malleable
Disadvantages
Earth is not sleeved
Not very mechanically robust

6. FP200 Silicone insulation for fire protection
Used for fire alarm cabling
Advantages
Foil wrapped to prevent interference
Good fire protection
Disadvantages
Can be expensive

7. MICC Used for fire alarms
Contains magnesium oxide as an insulation material
Advantages
Very strong
Good fire protection
Disadvantages
Brittle
Hard to work with

8. Fibre Optics Uses light rather than electricity PVC Insulation
Advantages
Fast transmission rate
Disadvantages
Needs some form of protection
Can only be used for data

9. Data Cable
Contains 8 cables
Used for data communication
Advantages