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Technical Guides
Practical information on generators, industrial connectors, cable applications and the way we manufacture and test our cable assemblies. Explore the guides below and follow the related reading in each article.
Cables, connectors and electrical basics
Understand cable markings, connector types, supply voltages and voltage drop.
Industrial Plug Standards Explained
A plain-English introduction to CEE industrial plugs, sockets, inlets and IEC 60309 terminology, with the details that matter for compatibility.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDECableSpec: Arctic Cable vs H07RN-F & TITANEX
Compare Arctic PVC and H07RN-F rubber cable, understand TITANEX, cable markings, temperature limits and the rating of a finished power lead.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEThree-Phase Power Explained: 230 V, 400 V and Neutral
Understand three-phase power from pylons to your premises: phases, the local transformer star point, neutral, 230 V and 400 V, with original MotorCables diagrams.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEVoltage Drop Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
Understand voltage drop in plain English, learn the simple calculation and follow a worked example showing how cable length and current affect the result.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEVoltage Drop Calculator
Free voltage drop calculator for 3, 4 and 5-core copper cable. Choose conductor size, current, voltage and length for single-phase or balanced three-phase estimates.
Read guideLeisure, EV and auxiliary power
Choose hookup leads, vehicle chargers and portable auxiliary power connections.
Motorhome & Caravan Hookup Leads
Choose a caravan or motorhome hookup lead: campsite requirements, cable specifications, safe handling and related adapter guides.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEEV Charging Adapter Applications
Understand vehicle charging, Type 2 auxiliary power converters and EVSE test adapters, including compatibility and product selection checks.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEEV Charging CP and PP Explained: Control Pilot and Proximity Pilot
Understand Type 2 EV charging CP and PP signals, connection states, cable current coding and what these mean for adapters, converters and test equipment.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEAdjustable Portable EV Chargers: One Charger for Home and Away
Explore an adjustable 32A portable Type 2 EV charger for home and travel, with Smart Life app control, current settings and supply checks.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEType 2 Auxiliary Power Adaptors: CEE & PowerCON TRUE1
Portable 16A Type 2 auxiliary power adaptors with blue CEE or PowerCON TRUE1 outputs. CP, PP, temporary use, motorhome and catering applications explained.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDECharge a Phone, Laptop or E-Bike from an EV Charge Point
Recharge phones, laptops, e-bikes and mobility scooters from a compatible, permitted Type 2 AC charge point using your normal mains charger.
Read guideGenerators, sites, events and workshops
Prepare a useful cable specification for temporary power and working equipment.
Power Cable Use Cases & Applications | Industrial & Trade Guide UK
Understand power cable applications for motorhomes, generators, events, workshops and building sites before choosing a lead.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEGenerator Hookup Leads
What a generator hookup lead does, how outlet and equipment requirements affect the choice, and where 110V and three-phase connections differ.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDENeutral–Earth Bonding Plugs
What a neutral–earth bonding plug changes, why generator protection depends on the complete arrangement, and why there is no universal plug-in fix.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEEvent & Stage Power Cables
Plan event cable orders: connector identification, route lengths, distribution requirements and useful checks for stage and temporary power.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEConstruction Site Power Leads
Specify construction-site power leads for tools, cabins and equipment, with connector checks and links to HSE electrical safety guidance.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEWorkshop & Garage Power Leads
Prepare a workshop cable specification with equipment ratings, connector details, practical route lengths and inspection guidance.
Read guideStarlink and mobile internet
Choose an internet connection, get online and plan power for mobile use.
Starlink or 5G? Internet for Motorhomes, Caravans & Vans
A plain-English guide to internet for motorhomes, caravans and van life: Starlink versus 5G, dish and service choices, setup, power and pausing.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDELiving Off Grid with Starlink: Internet for Vans & Motorhomes
Enjoy off-grid internet in your van or motorhome with Starlink: portable broadband, quick setup, power planning and flexible monthly service.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEStarlink Mini Setup: From Unboxing to Wi-Fi
A simple walkthrough for getting a Starlink Mini online, with practical checks for motorhomes and portable setups.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEPower Starlink Mini from a Leisure Battery, Car Battery or Solar
Power Mini from a leisure battery, a suitable car battery supply or a solar-charged system. Plan a tidy installation, DC supply and usable runtime.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEPausing Starlink Roam: Standby Mode and Restarting
What paid Standby Mode means, how to pause and restart, and which billing and plan details to check first.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEStarlink Wi-Fi for Coffee Vans, Catering Trailers & Touring Crews
A practical network checklist for mobile businesses: the right service, private POS connections, guest Wi-Fi and a tested backup.
Read guideManufacturing and quality
How custom cable assemblies are specified, made and checked.
UK Power Cable Manufacturing
What a finished cable assembly is, how custom specifications are agreed, and how MotorCables supplies UK-made leads for equipment and repeat production.
Read guide TECHNICAL GUIDEQuality at MotorCables
How we check materials, assemble power leads and inspect finished cable assemblies before dispatch from MotorCables.
Read guideEVSE & TYPE 2 CONNECTIONS
Further technical reading
Our EVSE test adapter and Type 2 product pages contain additional explanations of CP activation, PP signalling and product-specific compatibility.
