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Kabel Listrik
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Definition
Electrical cable — insulated conductors (copper or aluminium) that carry electrical current from the main panel (panel-listrik) to outlets, fixtures, and equipment. Kabel listrik is specified by conductor size (cross-sectional area in mm²), insulation type, and voltage rating. Indonesian installation codes (PUIL) specify minimum sizes and safety requirements.
Example
An Indonesian house main distribution uses 10 mm² kabel-listrik from the street meter to the panel-listrik, with smaller sizes (4 mm², 2.5 mm², 1.5 mm²) to individual circuits for lighting, outlets, and appliances.