Suitable cables for upgrading the electrical installation

The desire to improve the energy efficiency of our homes makes updating domestic electrical installation a priority. To do this, it is necessary to have the right cables, of the highest quality. In our catalogue, you will find a wide variety of CPR-certified cables that are suitable for updating domestic electrical installations. If you would like more information, please contact with our sales team.

THE THREAT OF HOUSE FIRES

News stories about domestic accidents caused by electrical fires due to faulty wiring are more common than we would like. This trend has led to the publication of several studies emphasising the need to keep our home’s electrical wiring in optimal condition. Using the right cables when renovating your home’s wiring is the first step towards creating a safe environment.

A European study conducted by FEEDS (Forum for European Electrical Domestic Safety), Residential Electrical Safety, provides some very significant average data at the European level. On average, there were more than 273,000 fires in homes due to electrical incidents each year. If we analyse by region, the highest incidence is found in the North-West (an area that includes France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom, among others). Southern Europe is the second geographical area with the highest number of domestic fires caused by electrical faults.

Another study conducted by the NFPA, Home Fires Caused by Electrical Failure or Malfunction, shows figures for the United States. Although there has been a significant decline in the number of house fires caused by electrical failure over the last 30 years, the figures are still alarming. In 2019, there were up to 46,000 domestic fires. It is estimated that these accidents have caused 390 deaths.

IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD TIME

Updating your home’s electrical installation can prevent fatal accidents, so it’s always a good time to check its condition and, if necessary, renovate the installation. In order to guarantee the proper functioning and durability of the installation, it is necessary to have the right cables for each application and a guarantee of design and manufacture in accordance with regulations. Top Cable cables have these guarantees and, above all, CPR certification, which guarantees maximum safety in the event of fire.

5 OPTIMAL CABLES FOR UPGRADING YOUR HOME’S ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

At Top Cable, we offer a wide range of cables for industrial applications for any type of project. Electrical installations are no exception, and our cable catalogue includes various options for completely renovating your home’s electrical installation. The main examples are as follows:

• TOPFLEX V-K H05V-K and H07V-K, a flexible cable specially designed for domestic wiring installations (light point connections, power sockets, electrical appliances). Its flexibility facilitates installation in any layout.

• TOXFREE ZH ES05Z1-K and H07Z1-K (AS) is an improved version of the cable mentioned above. In addition to its flexibility, it is also a halogen-free cable (LSZH), which guarantees greater safety in the event of a fire, facilitating a quick and safe evacuation if necessary.

• POWERFLEX RV-K and its halogen-free version (LSZH) TOXFREE ZH RZ1-K AS, a suitable cable with a protective sheath that makes it suitable for indoor and outdoor installations. It is an excellent choice for power sockets and air conditioning units.

On our website, you will find updated technical data sheets for all our cables, including all tests, certifications and compliance with European CPR regulations (including DoP), so you can learn all the details and advantages of their design. You can also request our catalogues in PDF format.

If you have any questions regarding the application or design of our cables, please consult your sales representative or contact us using this form.