{"product_id":"rr-single-core-earth-wire-10mm","title":"RR Kabel 10mm² Single-Core Earth Wire — Green\/Yellow PVC","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRR Single Core Earth Wire 10mm²\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RR Single Core Earth Wire 10mm² is a Yellow\/Green single-core conductor for main protective earth connections, main bonding conductors, and high fault-current earth paths in UAE commercial and industrial electrical installations. Its 10mm² cross-section provides robust fault current capacity for sub-main earthing systems. Sold per metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10mm² conductor for main earth and primary bonding applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow\/Green insulation for compliant earth conductor identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust fault current capacity for sub-main and main earthing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVC insulation for conduit and trunking installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per metre for accurate project quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRR Cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\/Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain annealed copper, stranded (Class 2), per BS EN 60228 \/ IEC 60228\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450\/750V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS 6004 (now BS EN 50525-2-31 – H07V-R design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer Metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain protective earth conductors in commercial distribution boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain equipotential bonding in industrial installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub-main circuit protective conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural steelwork and service bonding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this wire green\/yellow, and does the colour-coding actually matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen\/yellow dual-colour insulation is the internationally recognised marking (IEC 60446, carried through into BS 7671 and UAE wiring regulations) reserved exclusively for protective earth (PE) and bonding conductors — no other core in an installation is permitted to use this colour combination. That matters beyond labelling: fast, unambiguous identification during installation, inspection, and fault-finding prevents an earth conductor being confused with a live or neutral core, which is one of the most common causes of a miswired protective connection. The bonding function itself depends on it — every exposed metal enclosure, gland, and extraneous conductive part (structural steel, pipework) must be traced back to the main earthing terminal to form a continuous, low-impedance path, so that under a fault an RCD or circuit breaker trips fast enough to clear the touch-voltage hazard. A conductor that is hard to identify is one that is easy to omit, damage, or disconnect during future works — the colour is what keeps that path intact and verifiable at every stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 10mm² rating mean, and how do I size the earth conductor for my circuit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10mm² figure is the copper conductor's cross-sectional area, which determines how much fault current it can carry momentarily without overheating before the protective device (fuse, MCB, or RCD) clears the fault. As a general principle under IEC 60364-5-54 \/ BS 7671 Table 54.7 — the basis for UAE wiring regulations — the protective\/earth conductor is sized relative to the associated line conductor: matching cross-section up to 16mm² of line conductor, then roughly half (minimum 16mm²) for larger line conductors. In this catalogue, this 10mm² size is typically specified for sub-main and main earthing runs and main bonding conductors feeding commercial\/industrial distribution boards. Always confirm the exact size against your specific circuit design, fault-current calculation, and local wiring regulations — a qualified electrical engineer or electrician should verify the value for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order an exact length, and how is the price calculated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this earth wire is sold per metre, so you can order any length to match your run (for example 37m or 158m). The listed price is per metre; enter the quantity in metres you need and we cut and supply that exact length. For large or full-reel quantities, contact us for coil pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this Earth Wire and RR Kabel's Single-Core Building Wire (line\/neutral) range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth share the same underlying construction — single-core, stranded plain annealed copper, PVC insulated, rated 450\/750V to the H07V-R design (BS EN 50525-2-31, the harmonised successor to BS 6004). The difference is purely the insulation colour and its designated function: the Building Wire range (single colours — red, blue, black, yellow) carries line and neutral conductors, while this Green\/Yellow product is manufactured and colour-coded exclusively as the protective earth\/bonding conductor. The two should never be substituted for one another on site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this need to be installed by a licensed electrician?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Earthing and bonding conductors are safety-critical fixed wiring — correct sizing, termination, and continuity testing must be carried out by a licensed electrician in accordance with UAE wiring regulations (based on BS 7671\/IEC 60364), including verification of earth continuity and loop impedance before the installation is energised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RRKabel","offers":[{"title":"Per Metre","offer_id":44127530745955,"sku":"RR-SCE-10-YG","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6570\/1475\/files\/GYEARTH1_s_dbdd488f-d777-4727-8e35-25a8c012b559.jpg?v=1786966148","url":"https:\/\/www.deluxeuae.com\/products\/rr-single-core-earth-wire-10mm","provider":"Deluxe Electricals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}