Differences Between H03VV-F and H05VV-F
H03VV-F and H05VV-F differ in rated voltage, available core/cross-section options and intended service conditions. This comparison supports selection using the recorded product data.
Technical Comparison
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| Technical Attribute | H03VV-F | H05VV-F |
| Rated Voltage | 300/300 V | 300/500 V |
| Conductor Construction | Fine-Stranded Copper Conductor | Fine-Stranded Copper Conductor |
| Insulation | PVC insulation | PVC insulation |
| Outer Sheath | PVC outer sheath | PVC outer sheath |
| Insulation / Sheath | PVC(TI2) / PVC(TM2) | PVC(TI2) / PVC(TM2) |
| Number of Cores | 2, 3, 4 and 5 cores | 2, 3, 4 and 5 cores |
| Cross-Section Options | 0.50 and 0.75 mm² | 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2.5 and 4 mm² |
| Test Voltage | 2-2.5 kV | 2-2.5 kV |
| Minimum Bending Diameter | 6xD | 6xD |
| Operating Temperature | 70 °C | 70 °C |
| Recorded Application Description | Table lamps, decorative lighting, small household appliances and portable device connections subject to low mechanical stress | Household appliances, office equipment, medium-power portable devices and indoor extension connections |
| Recorded Application Limitation | Not designed for heavy equipment, high temperatures or environments exposed to intensive mechanical impact. | Not designed for heavy industrial conditions or unprotected outdoor environments. |
| Construction Standard | TSE EN 50525-2-11; TSE IEC 60227; VDE 0281 | TSE EN 50525-2-11; TSE IEC 60227; VDE 0281 |
| Conductor Resistance Standard | TS EN 60228 | TS EN 60228 |
| Flame Test Standard | TS EN 60332-1-2 | TS EN 60332-1-2 |
When selecting between H03VV-F and H05VV-F, the service conditions of the connection, the required number of cores and the conductor cross-section should be assessed first. Both products are flexible cables with fine-stranded copper conductors, PVC insulation and a PVC outer sheath; however, their recorded rated voltages and product ranges differ. Therefore, they should not be considered unconditional substitutes for one another.
The H03VV-F product page includes recorded application descriptions for small appliance connections and portable connections subject to low mechanical stress. The H05VV-F product page presents information for normal-duty power connections, including household appliances, office equipment, medium-power portable devices and indoor extension connections.
Which cable should be considered for which conditions?
H03VV-F: small appliance connections and low mechanical stress
H03VV-F has a 300/300 V rated voltage. Its recorded product description includes table lamps, decorative lighting, small household appliances and portable device connections subject to low mechanical stress. It is stated not to be designed for heavy equipment, high temperatures or environments exposed to intensive mechanical impact.
H05VV-F: normal-duty power connections
H05VV-F has a 300/500 V rated voltage. According to its recorded description, it may be considered for household appliances, office equipment, medium-power portable devices and indoor extension connections. Although it has a higher voltage and service class than H03VV-F, it is not designed for heavy industrial conditions or unprotected outdoor environments.
Construction and shared technical characteristics
The recorded constructional characteristics of the two cables are the same: fine-stranded copper conductor, PVC insulation and PVC outer sheath. For both products, the insulation is PVC(TI2), the sheath is PVC(TM2), the minimum bending diameter is 6xD, the operating temperature is 70 °C and the test voltage is 2-2.5 kV.
The recorded construction standard for both products is TSE EN 50525-2-11; TSE IEC 60227; VDE 0281. The conductor resistance standard is TS EN 60228, the insulation colour standard is TS HD 308 S2, and the flame test standard is TS EN 60332-1-2.
Core and cross-section options
The H03VV-F range consists of 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-core options in 0.50 and 0.75 mm² cross-sections. H05VV-F is also available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-core constructions, with cross-sections of 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2.5 and 4 mm². This difference means that the required core count and cross-section for a project or equipment connection must be checked separately for each product.
Short selection checklist
Conclusion
H03VV-F may be considered for the small appliance and low-mechanical-stress portable connections stated in its recorded description, while H05VV-F may be considered for normal-duty power connections. The products should not be treated as direct substitutes without checking rated voltage, core/cross-section options and environmental conditions together.