SmarTect 3-core braided cable, 10 metres, black and white, 3 x 0.75mm²
Product description
The black-and-white textile braid gives this three-core cable a visible finish for lamp projects where the wiring is part of the design. Its 10-metre length offers room to plan a pendant or chandelier installation. It combines decorative cable with an earth conductor, unlike a simpler two-core option for fittings that do not require grounding. The cable is for electrical use, not for suspending a lamp’s weight.
Technical details
- Type: Braided textile electrical cable, H03VV-F 300/300 V 3G0.75 mm²
- Length: 10 metres
- Cores: 3, including an earth conductor
- Conductor material: Tinned copper
- Colour: Black and white
- Voltage: 230 Volts
- Included: Illustrated English user manual
The fabric sheath is intended to add a decorative element to visible wiring, while the flexible construction can help when routing cable around a lighting design. The three-core format is the key distinction from a two-core lead: it includes a protective conductor for installations that require grounding. The stated cable rating and core configuration are useful details to match against the lamp and fittings, but they do not by themselves confirm that a particular installation is suitable.
Everyday compatibility
This cable is described for DIY lighting projects such as industrial pendant lights, chandeliers and hanging lights. Its three cores make it relevant for grounded devices and metal lamp fittings, where an earth connection is required. For a simple fitting that does not need grounding, a two-core cable may be a more appropriate choice, the right type depends on the lamp and its installation requirements.
The manufacturer says the cable can be shortened, but cutting and wiring should be carried out by a qualified professional. It is not designed to support the weight of a heavy lamp, so use separate secure fixings. It is also not intended for direct use in damp or wet areas, the manufacturer specifies suitable moisture-protected conduit or housing for such environments. These points matter more than the decorative finish when choosing cable for a particular location.
Everyday use
For a home lighting project, the black-and-white braid can remain visible above a pendant or form part of a retro-style lamp design, rather than being hidden as plain utility wiring would be. The flexible textile-covered format also suits upcycling and decorative projects where the cable route contributes to the finished look. The supplied illustrated manual may help with the installation process, though it does not replace professional wiring work.
You’ll like it if you need a visible, three-core cable for a grounded lighting project and want a fabric finish. It may not suit you if you need a cable to carry the lamp’s weight or plan to use it directly in a damp area. For those needs, separate support hardware or a suitably protected cable arrangement is required, this product alone is not specified for either purpose.
Final verdict
This SmarTect cable is a considered fit for decorative lamp-making where both a textile appearance and an earth conductor are needed. Its 10-metre length and stated three-core construction give useful project details before you choose, while the black-and-white finish suits wiring that will be seen. Choose it over a basic two-core decorative cable when the fitting requires grounding, for an ungrounded light, the extra core may not be necessary. Treat it as a power cable rather than a suspension system, and leave cutting and wiring to a qualified professional.