TWIN AND EARTH CABLE LIGHTING SOCKET WIRE WIRING T&E GREY 1.5mm 2.5mm 4mm 6mm 10mm

Twin and Earth Cable available in different sizes in various lengths for Twin & Earth

Twin and Earth Electrical Cable is the most common cable used for domestic wiring.  We have various lengths available which can be selected from the drop down menu. This cable has met all the industry and governmental safety guidelines and standards for cables, including the BS 6004:2012 standard.  It is BASEC Approved.  It is UKAS Certified.  It is CE Marked.

Each cable is available in various predefined lengths. These lengths can be selected from the drop down menu for lengths.

Cable Construction

The live and neutral are individually insulated and the earth is bare.  The Live and Neutral are insulated in blue/brown coloured PVC insulation.  The overall bundle of wires is insulated in a grey PVC outer casing.  The 1.0mm, 1.5mm & 2.5mm cables have a solid cable construction whilst all cables above 4.0mm are constructed of stranded copper conductive wires.

Common Cable Uses

1.0mm Twin & Earth is commonly used for light switches and lighting circuits.

1.5mm Twin & Earth is commonly used for light switches and lighting circuits.

2.5mm Twin & Earth is commonly used for ring main sockets, radial sockets, immersion heaters, boilers and plugs.

4.0mm Twin & Earth is commonly used for ring main sockets and showers.

6.0mm Twin & Earth is commonly used for cookers and showers.

10.0mm Twin & Earth is commonly used for cookers and showers.

Safety information

Please note this cable is suitable for indoor use only.  It is always advised to hire a qualified electrician to install and advise on cable sizes.