Draka 6242Y is a flat PVC sheathed low voltage wiring cable typically used for small power and lighting applications. Individual cores are PVC insulated with two and three core options available, both include an additional un-insulated circuit protective conductor.

What does 6242Y mean?

Draka 6242Y is a flat PVC sheathed low voltage wiring cable typically used for small power and lighting applications. Individual cores are PVC insulated with two and three core options available, both include an additional un-insulated circuit protective conductor.

What is 6242Y cable used for?

Twin and earth cable which is used for general domestic wiring of lighting, switches, sockets, cooker outlets and showers etc. Twin and earth cable which is used for general domestic wiring of lighting, switches, sockets, cooker outlets and showers etc.

What is 1.5 mm twin and earth used for?

1.5mm twin & earth is a PVC sheathed cable of a rig construction that is suitable for fixed wire installations. It contains blue and brown cores with a bare earth and is flat for easy use within plaster.

What is BS6004?

British Standard BS6004 specifies the requirements for Low Voltage (LV) flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated and PVC oversheathed cables commonly used in final circuits in building, including electric power supply and lighting applications with a voltage range of up to and including 300V/500V.

What is TBS wire?

TBS. Thermoplastic with Fibrous outer braid, 194°F. Fire Retardant (Switch Boards). TBWP. Triple Braided weather proof with no rubber used, 3 layers of water proof cotton used on single wire outdoors services.

How wide is 6mm twin and earth?

Twin and Earth (T+E)

CSA Overall Dimensions Approx Measurement across
bundle of strands (‘diameter’)
2.5mm² 10.3mm x 6mm
4mm² 11.9mm x 6.25mm 2.56mm
6mm² 13.5mm x 7mm 3.13mm

Can I use 10mm cable for cooker?

No domestic induction cookers require 10mm cable. Domestic cookers are usually on a 32a MCB. In that case 4mm cable will do.

What is a 3 core cable?

3 core cable typically comprises of three individually insulated solid cores for a neutral, live and earth conductor. These are covered by an outer protective PVC sheath or sleeve which can vary in colour.

How many amps can 1.5 mm cable take?

Cable Size Ratings Tables in Amps

Cable size Rating in Amps
1.5mm 20
2.5mm 27
4mm 37
6mm 47

How many amps can 1.5 mm twin and earth carry?

1.5mm Twin And Earth Current Carrying Capacity

NOMINAL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA mm2 REFERENCE METHOD A* (IN CONDUIT IN WALL) Amps REFERENCE METHOD C* (CLIPPED DIRECT) Amps
1.5mm 1.5mm twin and earth rating 14.5 Amps 1.5mm twin and earth rating 20 Amps

What IEC 60227?

IEC 60227-1:2007. Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 1: General requirements. IEC 60227-5:2011. Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)

What does 500V mean?

What does the data 300V/500V or 600V/1000V mean? These specifications describe the permissible nominal voltage of a cable, specified in volts. The first value is the maximum permissible effective value between conductor and protective conductor.