--- product_id: 573364648 title: "Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable - 2 Metre Custom Cut Length" brand: "ali's diy" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/573364648-alis-diy-4-core-2-5-mm-swa-steel-wire store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 4 steel-armoured cores resistant to extreme temps waterproof outer sheath Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable - 2 Metre Custom Cut Length **Brand:** ali's diy **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Armoured power that works as hard as you do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable - 2 Metre Custom Cut Length by ali's diy - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/573364648-alis-diy-4-core-2-5-mm-swa-steel-wire) ## Best For - ali's diy enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ali's diy brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Steel wire armour ensures unmatched mechanical protection for indoor, outdoor, and underground use. - • **Trusted Quality:** Rated 4.6 stars by 238 professionals who demand durability and reliability in every connection. - • **All-Weather Ready:** Engineered to withstand water exposure and extreme temperature fluctuations without compromising performance. - • **Precision Custom Cut:** Get exactly 2 meters of premium 2.5mm cable tailored to your project needs—no waste, no hassle. - • **Versatile Power Solution:** Ideal for domestic, commercial, and industrial mains electricity applications—future-proof your setup. ## Overview Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm Steel Wire Armoured Cable delivers robust mains electricity supply with four XLPE-insulated cores protected by a steel wire armour sheath. Designed for domestic, commercial, and industrial use, this 2-meter custom cut cable offers superior resistance to water and extreme temperatures, making it perfect for indoor, outdoor, and direct burial installations. ## Description 1.5MM-16MM 4 Core 6943X Steel Wire Armoured SWA Underground CableSteel Wire Armoured cable is for mains and Control Low Voltage; it is XLPE insulated cable. This cable is ideal for indoor or outdoor use and is also suitable for cable ducting. Cable Construction SWA is a hard-wearing power cable designed for the supply of mains electricity! It is an armoured electrical cable – which include 11 kV Cable and 33 kV Cable – and is found in underground systems, power networks and cable ducting.Common Cable UsesMains ElectricitySafety informationThis cable is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. For extra safety, please check ratings of appliances prior to connecting cable. Review: Great quality shielded cable. - I bought 30 metres of this 3 Core 6 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable so I could have power in my shed at the bottom of my garden. I buried it in a thigh-deep trench and laid yellow warning tape above it, available from the same retailer. The cable came tightly coiled and was easy to uncoil and handle on my own. Judging by some of the comments / questions, people seem to be unsure of the external diameter of the cable, which is important when buying wall clips (see photo), and glands for connections at either end of the cable. Well I've just measured the external diameter of this 6mm cable with a digital calliper and it is 14.5mm. In conclusion, this is great quality cable and I'd buy it again. Review: Very sturdy. - Very heavy duty cable , great for garages etc. ## Features - Designed For Use in Mains Supply Electricity - Used For Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Uses - 4 Cores Covered With An Armoured Outer Sheath Which Protects The Cable From Water And Extreme Temperatures - Provided With Mechanical Protection Therefore Suitable For External Use and Direct Burial ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B071HZ13XN | | Best Sellers Rank | 114,720 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 567 in Electrical Wire | | Brand | Ali's DIY | | Colour | 4 Core 2.5mm | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 238 Reviews | | Gauge | 2.5 | | Item Weight | 876 Grams | | Manufacturer | Ali's DIY | | Manufacturer Part Number | SWA4C2.5MM2M | | Material | Steel | | No. of wires | 4 | | Number Of Wires | 4 | | Number of Items | 2 | | Number of items | 2 | | Unit Count | 2.0 meter | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ali's DIY - **Colour:** 4 Core 2.5mm - **Gauge:** 2.5 - **Material:** Steel - **No. of wires:** 4 ## Images ![Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable - 2 Metre Custom Cut Length - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713ve3T3dUL.jpg) ![Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable - 2 Metre Custom Cut Length - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515RsSk1rmL.jpg) ![Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable - 2 Metre Custom Cut Length - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713nC5X0R0L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What size cable glands do you need?** A: With SWA cable you will need either BW type(for indoor) or CW type(for outside-ip66 rating) glands, recently fitted a 25m run to garage in 6mm 3 core SWA cable o/d 17mm approx) with which i used CW20s (damp garage/cellar) a little bit fiddlier than BW, but worth the extra protection. I found it quite tight. 10mm 3core SWA has an o/d of 19mm approx, best advise is to order a pair of both 20mm and 25mm, at the price you can get them for on Amazon, then you decide which is is easier for you. Don't forget to fit everything onto the cable (shroud, nut, ring, etc) before fitting cables through gland body. **Q: what is the overall diameter please? thanks** A: The dia of the cable is 15.5mm **Q: can this be chewed through** A: I’m sure a rat could chew through it but ours is buried underground **Q: Is this cable suitable for driving on overground** A: No cable is designed for driving over. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality shielded cable. *by J***W on 4 October 2021* I bought 30 metres of this 3 Core 6 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable so I could have power in my shed at the bottom of my garden. I buried it in a thigh-deep trench and laid yellow warning tape above it, available from the same retailer. The cable came tightly coiled and was easy to uncoil and handle on my own. Judging by some of the comments / questions, people seem to be unsure of the external diameter of the cable, which is important when buying wall clips (see photo), and glands for connections at either end of the cable. Well I've just measured the external diameter of this 6mm cable with a digital calliper and it is 14.5mm. In conclusion, this is great quality cable and I'd buy it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very sturdy. *by A***R on 1 April 2026* Very heavy duty cable , great for garages etc. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cable *by M***. on 28 December 2025* Good quality wire ## Frequently Bought Together - Ali's DIY 4 Core 2.5 mm (SWA) Steel Wire Armoured Cable - 2 Metre Custom Cut Length - BG Electrical Outdoor Double Switched Power Wall Plug Socket, Weatherproof, Nexus Storm, Grey, 13A, IP66 Rated, WP22 - SWA Pack of 2 CW20S PACK-ALT Gland Packs Suitable for Outdoor Use, SWA Armoured Cables, Brass Cable Glands --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/573364648-alis-diy-4-core-2-5-mm-swa-steel-wire](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/573364648-alis-diy-4-core-2-5-mm-swa-steel-wire) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*