Wires & Cables

Wires - Buy Finolex, Polycab & Goldmedal Copper Wire, FR Wire & Cables Online

Wires are the arteries of a home, carrying power safely from the distribution board to every light, fan, socket and appliance. At Fixxly, this range covers Finolex, Polycab and Goldmedal - electrical wire and household copper wire in FR insulation, plus Finolex's structured cabling for data, CCTV and coaxial signal, with Electrical Consumables as a sibling subcategory in this same department. This guide covers wire type and sizing, the difference between electrical wire and electrical wiring, earth wire, and how to choose the right wire for each circuit.

Shop electrical by type

• Wires & Cables - the range currently populating this page.
• Electrical Consumables - tape, plugs, junction fittings and small parts, a separate subcategory from wire itself.

Electrical wire - what's actually stocked here

Finolex leads this range with the widest spread of electrical wire and cable: Project Packing FR Wire and Silver Pack FR Wire for standard house wiring, alongside CAT-6 Lite LAN Cable, Gen Z CCTV Cable, RG-6 CCS Axial Cable and 3-Core Flexible Cable for data, security and flexible connections. Polycab's Green Wire and Optima FR Wire cover flame-retardant household wiring, and Goldmedal's FR Electric Wire gives a value-tier option for standard circuits.

Wire type - copper wire and wires electricity ratings

Copper wire is the standard conductor for household wiring because it conducts electricity efficiently, runs cooler and is durable and flexible. Every wire in this range carries FR (flame-retardant) insulation as standard, which resists heat and does not spread fire - important given how much of this wire ends up concealed inside a wall for the life of the building. Matching wire type and size to the circuit's load, rather than defaulting to one gauge everywhere, is the single most important safety decision in any wiring job.

Electrical wire versus electrical wiring

Electrical wire refers to the individual conductor itself - the Finolex, Polycab or Goldmedal product you are actually ordering. Electrical wiring describes the complete installed system of wires, connections and protection that makes up a home's circuits. Choosing the right wire is the first step; wiring it correctly and safely, with the correct earth wire and appropriately rated protection, is what completes the job.

Earth wire and safety

An earth wire provides the safety path that protects against electric shock if a fault occurs, and every circuit in a home should be properly earthed - this is not an optional extra. Whichever electrical wire you choose from this range, pairing it with correct earthing and appropriately rated MCB protection is what makes a circuit genuinely safe, not just functional.

Wire soldering and power cords

Wire soldering, where used to join conductors, should be done cleanly with proper technique, since a poorly soldered joint can loosen, corrode and become a weak point in an otherwise sound circuit. Power cords, used to connect appliances to the fixed wiring, should be rated for the appliance's draw and kept in good condition, since a frayed or undersized cord is a common and avoidable hazard.

Cable tie - keeping a wiring run tidy

A cable tie secures and routes wire runs neatly, both for a professional appearance and because loose, unsecured wiring is more vulnerable to damage and strain over time. Bundling and securing Finolex, Polycab or Goldmedal cable runs as they are installed, rather than leaving them loose, protects the wiring and makes future maintenance far easier to trace and work on.

Why Fixxly for wires

Fixxly is a single platform for an entire renovation, and wires are one part of an electrical department that sits within Fixxly's ten full categories. Every wire and cable currently listed is genuine Finolex, Polycab or Goldmedal, so you can compare structured cabling and standard house wiring from three established brands on the same page.

	Fixxly	Others
Brand assurance	Genuine Finolex, Polycab and Goldmedal, verified material	Authenticity harder to verify, especially online
Delivery speed	30-minute quick delivery	Same-day if in stock locally, otherwise 1-5 days
Complete circuit in one order	Wire, cable ties, and the consumables that connect them together	Usually needs multiple shops or sellers to gather everything
Returns on a bad batch	Straightforward replacement policy	Policies vary, and can be slow for bulky items

Choosing the right wire size for each circuit

• Lighting circuits: the thinnest common household wire, since lights draw relatively little current.
• General socket circuits: a thicker electrical wire to carry the higher, varied loads plug-in appliances present.
• Heavy appliances - air conditioners, geysers, ovens: a thicker, dedicated wire sized to the specific high load, on its own circuit.
• Data, CCTV or networking runs: Finolex's CAT-6 LAN cable or RG-6 coaxial cable, not standard power wire.

Frequently asked questions

Are electrical consumables like plugs and tape sold on this page?

No - this specific listing covers wires and cables only. Tape, plugs and junction fittings sit under the Electrical Consumables subcategory, a separate page within this same electrical department.

What is the difference between wire type and wires electricity ratings?

Wire type generally refers to the wire's construction and insulation - such as FR household wire versus structured LAN or coaxial cable - while its electricity rating refers to the current it can safely carry, which is what determines the correct gauge for a given circuit.

Why is copper wire preferred for house wiring?

Copper conducts electricity efficiently, runs cooler and is durable and flexible, making it the standard conductor for household wiring. Every wire in this Finolex, Polycab and Goldmedal range uses copper conductors with FR insulation.

Why does every circuit need an earth wire?

An earth wire gives fault current a safe path back to ground rather than through a person who touches a faulty appliance, making it a core part of electrical safety in every circuit.

Can I use the same wire for power and networking cabling?

No. Power wiring and data cabling use different conductors built for different jobs - Finolex's CAT-6 LAN cable or RG-6 coaxial cable is built for signal transmission, not for carrying household electrical load, so always use the cable type built for that specific job.

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