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Twin & Earth Cables - PVC

The 6242Y Twin & Earth Cable is a versatile and reliable electrical wiring solution, designed for fixed installations in dry or damp environments. Suitable for surface clipping, trays, or free-air installation, it is ideal where mechanical damage is not a concern. For additional protection, it can be installed inside conduit or trunking. Shop 6242Y Twin & Earth Cable – Grey Standard PVC.

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6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable 1.0mm, BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, solid copper conductors, harmonised wiring colours. Cut per meter.

6242Y Grey 1.0mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH1.0/1) – Cut per 1 Meter

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6242Y Grey 1.0mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH1.0/100), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, solid copper conductors, harmonised wiring colours, available in a 100m drum.BS6004:2012 6242YH1.0/100 6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable 1.0mm - 100m Drum 2

6242Y Grey 1.0mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH1.0/100) – 100m Drum

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6242Y Grey 1.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH1.5/1), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, solid copper conductors, harmonised wiring colours, available per meter.

6242Y Grey 1.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH1.5/1) – Cut per 1 Meter

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6242Y Grey 1.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH1.5/100), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, solid copper conductors, harmonised wiring colours, available in a 100m drum.BS6004:2012 6242YH1.5/100 6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable 1.5mm - 100m Drum 2

6242Y Grey 1.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH1.5/100) – 100m Drum

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6242Y Grey 2.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH2.5/1), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, solid copper conductors, harmonised wiring colours, available per meter.

6242Y Grey 2.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH2.5/1) – Cut per 1 Meter

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6242Y Grey 2.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH2.5/100), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, solid copper conductors, harmonised wiring colours, available in a 100m drum.BS6004:2012 6242YH2.5/100 6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable 2.5mm - 100m Drum 2

6242Y Grey 2.5mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH2.5/100) – 100m Drum

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6242Y Grey 4mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH4.0/1), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 1.5mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, available per meter.

6242Y Grey 4mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH4.0/1) – Cut per 1 Meter

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6242Y Grey 4mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH4.0/50), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 1.5mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 50m drum.

6242Y Grey 4mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH4.0/50) – 50m Drum

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6242Y Grey 4mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH4.0/100), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 1.5mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 100m drum.

6242Y Grey 4mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH4.0/100) – 100m Drum

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6242Y Grey 6mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH6.0/1), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 2.5mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, available per meter.

6242Y Grey 6mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH6.0/1) – Cut per 1 Meter

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6242Y Grey 6mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH6.0/50), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 2.5mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 50m drum.BS6004:2012 6242YH6.0/50 6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable 6mm - 50m Drum 2

6242Y Grey 6mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH6.0/50) – 50m Drum

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6242Y Grey 6mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH6.0/100), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 2.5mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 100m drum.BS6004:2012 6242YH6.0/100 6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable 6mm - 100m Drum 2

6242Y Grey 6mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH6.0/100) – 100m Drum

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6242Y Grey 10mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH10.0/1), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 4mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, available per meter.

6242Y Grey 10mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH10.0/1) – Cut per 1 Meter

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6242Y Grey 10mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH10.0/50), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 4mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 50m drum.BS6004:2012 6242YH10.0/50 6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable 10mm - 50m Drum 2

6242Y Grey 10mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH10.0/50) – 50m Drum

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£139.00
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6242Y Grey 10mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH10.0/100), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live and neutral conductors, solid 4mm CPC, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 100m drum.

6242Y Grey 10mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH10.0/100) – 100m Drum

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6242Y Grey 16mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH16.0/25) – 25m Drum

6242Y Grey 16mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH16.0/25) – 25m Drum

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6242Y Grey 16mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH16.0/50), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live, neutral, and earth conductors, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 50m drum.

6242Y Grey 16mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH16.0/50) – 50m Drum

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6242Y Grey 16mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH16.0/100), BS 6004:2012-compliant, BASEC-approved, stranded live, neutral, and earth conductors, harmonised wiring colours, supplied in a 100m drum.

6242Y Grey 16mm Twin & Earth Cable (6242YH16.0/100) – 100m Drum

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6242Y Twin & Earth Cable – Grey Standard PVC

Premium Domestic Wiring Cable for Fixed Installations

Manufactured to BS 6004:2012, this cable meets BASEC-approved standards and is commonly used in lighting circuits, socket outlets, cookers, and showers.

Trusted UK Suppliers

Our 6242Y Twin & Earth cables come from two highly trusted UK suppliers – Jaylow Supplies and Pitacs. When you purchase this cable from us, it may be from either of these suppliers, depending on stock availability at the time of your order. Both brands are renowned for their high-quality electrical products, ensuring compliance, reliability, and safety.

Harmonised Colour Coding
  • Brown – Live (formerly Red)
  • Blue – Neutral (formerly Black)
  • Bare Copper (or Green/Yellow sleeved) – Earth
Key Features
  • Complies with BS 6004:2012 – Ensures safety, performance, and durability.
    Harmonised Wiring Colours – Meets BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
    BASEC Approved – Certified for quality and compliance.
    Supplied by Jaylow Supplies & Pitacs – Trusted UK manufacturers.
    Multiple Applications – Suitable for lighting circuits, ring mains, sockets, cookers, and showers.
  • Technical Specifications – 6242Y Twin & Earth PVC Cable

The current capacity values provided below are for guidance only. For precise calculations and installation guidelines, always refer to the latest edition of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.

Product Code Core Size (mm²) Type of Copper Conductor Max. Diameter (mm) Current Capacity (A) Max. Conductor Resistance at 20°C (Ohm/km) Outer Sheath Colour Inner Core Colour Typical Usage
6242Y1.0 1.0 Solid 4.8 x 8.7 16 18.1 Grey Brown, Blue, Bare Earth Lighting Circuits
6242Y1.5 1.5 Solid 5.3 x 9.7 20 12.1 Grey Brown, Blue, Bare Earth Heavy-Duty Lighting Circuits
6242Y2.5 2.5 Solid 6.2 x 11.7 27 7.41 Grey Brown, Blue, Bare Earth Ring Mains & Socket Outlets
6242Y4.0 4.0 Stranded 6.9 x 13.1 37 4.61 Grey Brown, Blue, Bare Earth High-Load Ring Mains & Socket Outlets
6242Y6.0 6.0 Stranded 7.8 x 15.0 47 3.08 Grey Brown, Blue, Bare Earth Light-Duty Cookers & Showers
6242Y10.0 10.0 Stranded 9.5 x 18.9 64 1.83 Grey Brown, Blue, Bare Earth High-Load Cookers & Showers
6242Y16.0 16.0 Stranded 10.8 x 20.9 85 1.15 Grey Brown, Blue, Bare Earth Light Commercial & Consumer Units
Applications
  • Lighting Circuits – Ideal for domestic and commercial lighting installations.
    Ring Mains & Sockets – Suitable for general power distribution.
    Cookers & Showers – Handles high-load electrical appliances.
    Commercial & Residential Wiring – Approved for safe electrical installations.
Why Choose 6242Y Twin & Earth Cable?
  • High Quality & Durability – Made from premium-grade copper for better conductivity.
  • BS 6004 Compliance – Meets UK electrical safety standards.
  • Harmonised Colour Coding – Conforms to modern wiring regulations.
  • Supplied by Trusted UK Manufacturers – Jaylow Supplies & Pitacs ensure high standards.
Summary

The 6242Y Twin & Earth PVC Cable is a BASEC-approved domestic wiring cable, designed for lighting circuits, socket outlets, and high-load applications like cookers and showers. Manufactured to BS 6004:2012, it features harmonised wiring colours for compliance with BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations. Our stock is sourced from two leading UK suppliers – Jaylow Supplies and Pitacs, ensuring quality and reliability. The current capacity values provided are for guidance only, and electricians should refer to BS 7671 Wiring Regulations for accurate installation specifications.

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