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Which wire and MCB for an AC and geyser

ACs and geysers are the heaviest loads in a house and the circuits most often under-wired. Here is the pairing we supply.

For a geyser or 1.5-ton AC use 4.0 sq mm Finolex Flamegard FR-LSH on a Legrand DX3 DP 20 or 25 A C curve MCB. For a 2-ton AC use 6.0 sq mm on a DP 32 A. Each heavy appliance gets its own circuit.

Electrician testing an AC point wired with Finolex 4 sq mm wire

The pairing

ApplianceFinolex FR-LSH 90 m coilLegrand DX3 MCB
Geyser 2 to 3 kW4.0 sq mm, ₹5,676DP 20 A C curve
1.5-ton AC4.0 sq mm, ₹5,676DP 20 or 25 A C curve
2-ton AC6.0 sq mm, ₹8,621DP 32 A C curve

Mount Cable India selling prices per 90 m coil, current to the Finolex list effective 4 September 2026. Taxes extra as applicable.

Legrand DX3MRPMount Cable price
SP MCB 6 to 32 A, C curve₹494₹173
DP RCCB 40 A 30 mA₹6,360₹2,226

Why heat matters here

These circuits carry high current for hours. That is where an under-sized or counterfeit wire runs hot, so it is where the wire grade, the size and a genuine coil matter most. For the longest runs, Finoultra's heat-resistant e-beam insulation is worth considering.

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Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Which wire is used for AC?
4.0 sq mm Finolex FR-LSH for a 1.5-ton AC and 6.0 sq mm for a 2-ton AC, each on its own Legrand DP MCB.
Which wire for a geyser?
4.0 sq mm Finolex FR-LSH on a Legrand DX3 DP 20 A MCB.
Is 2.5 sq mm wire enough for an AC?
We do not recommend it for a 1.5-ton or larger AC. Use 4.0 sq mm, or 6.0 sq mm for 2-ton.

Choosing the right brand

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