| Generally, there are three main cordage type used in the world: |
| 1. The American wire Gauge (AWG) system used in North America. |
| 2. The European Harmonized types. In AWG system, the cordage is described in terms of wire gauge size such as 18AWG, while (an 18AWG conductor is comparable to 0.823mm2) |
| 3. IEC types Xxmm2 |
| CONDUCTOR COLOUR CORDES: |
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North America |
Harmonized |
IEC227 |
| L=Live |
Black |
Brown |
Brown |
| N=Neutral |
White |
Blue |
Blue |
| E=Earth |
Green |
Green/Yellow |
Green/Yellow |
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| Harmonized wire coding system: |
| This chart illustrates the harmonization: H05VVH2-F 2X0.75mm2 |
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