Cable
TWIN & EARTH (6242Y)
Twin & Earth (6242Y) cable is a flat indoor cable with an integral earth conductor, developed to provide safe power distribution in concealed wall and ceiling installations in modern living spaces. Its slim profile and space-saving design make it one of the most practical solutions for in-building electrical distribution.
Technical Specifications
Construction Standard
BS 6004
Conductor Construction
Solid Copper Conductor
Insulation
PVC Insulation
Outer Sheath
PVC Outer Sheath
Conductor Resistance Standard
TS EN 60228
Rated Voltage
300/500 V
Test Voltage
2-2.5 kV
Minimum Bending Diameter
12xD
Insulating Material
PVC(TI1)
Sheath
PVC(TM1)
Insulation Colour Standard
BS 6004
Operating Temperature
70 °C
Flame Test Standard
TS EN 60332-1-2
Application Areas
Electrical distribution connections in concealed fixed installations in homes and workplaces, main lighting circuits, socket outlet circuits, switch connections and hidden in-wall cable routes.
Twin & Earth cables with 6242Y construction are specially designed power cables that simplify concealed wiring installations, particularly in the construction sector. They consist of two insulated current-carrying conductors positioned side by side and a bare earth conductor between them, serving as a safety path. The durable protective outer layer protects the cable against abrasion and impact that may occur during installation.
Key Features and Benefits:
• Floor and Wall-Friendly Form: Unlike conventional round cables, its flat design eliminates the need to create deep channels beneath plaster.
• Fast and Practical Installation: Its flexible yet shape-retaining construction allows it to be easily routed through conduits and channels, significantly reducing installation time.
• Reliable Current Carrying Performance: Its internal copper construction, optimised for fixed installations, supports continuous power transmission while minimising the risk of overheating.
• Applications: Suitable for lighting circuits in homes and offices, socket outlets, switch connections and all indoor fixed electrical wiring requiring a power supply.
Key Features and Benefits:
• Floor and Wall-Friendly Form: Unlike conventional round cables, its flat design eliminates the need to create deep channels beneath plaster.
• Fast and Practical Installation: Its flexible yet shape-retaining construction allows it to be easily routed through conduits and channels, significantly reducing installation time.
• Reliable Current Carrying Performance: Its internal copper construction, optimised for fixed installations, supports continuous power transmission while minimising the risk of overheating.
• Applications: Suitable for lighting circuits in homes and offices, socket outlets, switch connections and all indoor fixed electrical wiring requiring a power supply.
Technical Symbols
European Conformity
RoHS Compliant
REACH Compliant
+70 °C
+160 °C
TS EN 60332-1-2
Technical Tables
| Dimensions and Weights | Electrical Properties | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Cross-Sectional Area | Net Weight | Standard Delivery Length | Conductor Resistance 20 °C | Current-Carrying Capacity in Air 20 °C Phase / Earth |
| mm² | kg / km | m | ohm / km | A |
| 2x1+1 | 63 | 100 | 18.1 | 19/19 |
| 2x1.5+1 | 79 | 100 | 12.1 | 24/19 |
| 2x2.5+1.5 | 120 | 100 | 7.41 | 32/24 |
| 2x4+1.5 | 160 | 100 | 4.61 | 42/24 |
| 2x6+2.5 | 225 | 100 | 3.08 | 54/32 |
| 2x10+4 | 350 | 100 | 1.83 | 73/42 |
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