Twin and Earth cable

Twin and Earth 6242Y

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What is Prysmian Twin and Earth cable?

Prysmian Twin and Earth cable or Prysmian 6242Y cable are two of the names given to the same flat PVC insulated and PVC sheathed general wiring cable used in residential and light commercial installations. Prysmian Twin and Earth or Prysmian 6242Y cable features two insulated cores plus an uninsulated bare copper CPC all included within a single, flat outer sheath and is made here in the UK.

Fixed installation in industrial, commercial and domestic premises

Small power and lighting applications

Installation in walls, clipped direct, in conduit, trunking or embedded in plaster

What is the construction of Twin and Earth cables?

Conductor

Made from annealed copper to BS EN 60228

Class 1 (solid copper) for 1.0, 1.5 and 2.5 mm² sizes

Class 2 (stranded copper) conductors for 4, 6, 10 and 16 mm² sizes

CPC

Circuit Protective Conductor, often referred to as ‘earth’

1.0mm² solid copper CPC for 1.0 and 1.5mm²

1.5mm² solid copper CPC for 2.5 and 4mm²

2.5, 4 & 6mm² solid copper for 6, 10 & 16mm² respectively

Insulation

PVC extruded in a single pass including colour

Type TI 1 in accordance with BS EN 50363-3

Each coloured core must be clearly identifiable, durable and unremovable in accordance with BS EN 50396 5.1

Outer sheath

PVC extruded in a single pass including colour

Type 6 as specified in BS 7655-4.2

Sheath removal must not damage the core insulation

Voltage

Cable rated at 300/500 V

Maximum permitted voltages AC 320 U₀max V

Maximum permitted voltages DC 410 conductor-earth and 820 V conductor-conductor

Where do I use Twin and Earth cables?

Twin and earth cables are for indoor applications and commonly used to distribute power to mains sockets and lighting circuits in our homes but also in small office buildings and light commercial applications.

Ideal for ring and radial circuits

Ideal for lighting and switching circuits

Easy to strip

Ideal for electric cookers and showers

What are 6243Y cables?

Prysmian 6243Y is a flat PVC insulated and sheathed low voltage wiring cable typically used for small power and lighting applications with three cores with bare CPC.

Prysmian 6243Y: 3-core PVC cable for lighting and power with bare CPC.

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What are 6241Y cables?

Prysmian 6241Y is a flat PVC insulated and sheathed low voltage wiring cable typically used for small power and lighting applications with a single core with bare CPC.

PVC cable for lighting and power with single core and bare CPC.