Our BASEC-approved Twin & Earth cable (also known as T&E or TE) is a flexible flat sheathed mains electricity wiring cable used in a wide range of domestic electrical applications with a voltage rating of 300/500V. It can be installed in fixed wiring installations in dry or damp premises clipped to surface, on trays or in free air where there is no risk of mechanical damage. It is suitable for laying in conduit or trunking where mechanical protection is required.
Twin and Earth cable is a general fixed wiring and lighting cable, containing three conductors. As the name suggests, there is a pair or Twin current carrying conductors, both individually insulated, and one bare conductor which is the central protective circuit (CPC) or Earth.
TWIN & EARTH CABLE CONSTRUCTION
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T&E PVC - 624Y (BS6004)
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T&E LSZH - 624B (BS7211)
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Conductor
- 1mm2 to 2.5mm2
- 4mm2 to 16mm2
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Solid copper (Class 1)
Stranded copper (Class 2)
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Solid copper (Class 1)
Stranded copper (Class 2)
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Circuit protection conductor (earth)
- 1mm2 to 2.5mm2
- 4mm2 to 16mm2
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Solid copper (Class 1)
Stranded copper (Class 2)
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Solid copper (Class 1)
Stranded copper (Class 2)
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Insulation
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Type TI1
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Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type GP8
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Outersheath
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PVC Type 6
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LSZH Type LTS2
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Sheath colour
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Grey
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White
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Due to the non-UV resistant nature of its outersheath, Twin & Earth cable is not suitable for outdoor use.
TWIN & EARTH CABLE CODES - 624Y AND 624B
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Number of cores
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T&E PVC - 624Y
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T&E LSZH - 624B
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2
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6242Y
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6242B
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3
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6243Y
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6243B
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6242Y AND 6243Y CABLE DIMENSIONS
Some of our most popular 624-Y PVC cable sizes include:
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Part Number
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Number of Cores
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Nominal Cross-Sectional Area
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Nominal Overall Dimensions mm
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Nominal Weight kg/km
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A9A2010GR
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2
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1.0mm2
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4.35 x 7.95
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68
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A9A2015GR
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2
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1.5mm2
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4.85 x 8.9
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87
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A9A2025GR
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2
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2.5mm2
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5.65 x 10.65
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120
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A9A2040GR
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2
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4.0mm2
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6.3 x 11.95
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172
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A9A2060GR
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2
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6.0mm2
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7.1 x 13.7
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235
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A9A210GR
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2
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10mm2
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8.7 x 17.25
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373
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A9A216GR
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2
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16mm2
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9.85 x 20.0
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530
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A9A3010GR
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3
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1.0mm2
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4.35 x 9.8
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91
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A9A3015GR
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3
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1.5mm2
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4.85 x 11.2
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115
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For full technical specifications, please refer to the BS6004 datasheet for 624-Y and the BS7211 datasheet for the LSZH equivalent 624-B cable. Alternatively, please speak to our technical team for more advice.Cables is a leading supplier of BASEC-approvedTwin & Earth cables and related accessories in addition to fixed wiring cables includingNHXMH-J cable, NYY cable, and 6491X cable. Please call us to discuss your specific requirements.
