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Twin Earth Wire Cable 6242y Grey PVC Insulated 1.5MM 2.5MM with 300/500V Rated Voltage for Residential and Commercial Use

Basic Properties
Place of Origin: Hebei,China
Brand Name: Twin Earth Wire
Certification: CCC,IEC,VDE,TUV,ISO
Model Number: BV BVR
Trading Properties
Minimum Order Quantity: Negotiable
Price: Negotiable
Payment Terms: L/C,T/T
Supply Ability: 1000KM/Week
Specifications
Conductor Type: Stranded Rated Voltage: 300/500v
Application: Residential/Commercial Keywords: Earth Cable, Ground Wire
Material: 100%Copper Color: Customizable
Insulation: PVC Insulation Sample: Free
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300/500V Rated Voltage Twin Earth Wire Cable

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1.5MM 6242y Grey PVC Insulated Cable

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2.5MM Electrical Wire for Residential and Commercial Use

Product Description
Twin Earth Wire Cable Electrical Wire 6242y Grey PVC Insulated 1.5MM 2.5MM
APPLICATION
Fixed Wiring in Buildings
Lighting Circuits: Primarily used for wiring lighting points in domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings. The 1.5mm² size is standard for this purpose.
Power Socket Circuits (Ring & Radial): The 2.5mm² size is commonly used for wiring 13A power socket outlets in both ring final circuits and radial circuits.
Fixed Appliance Connections: Used to supply power to various fixed appliances such as immersion heaters, boilers, and cookers (depending on current requirements).
FEATURES
Rated voltage: 300/500V, fully applicable to low-voltage power distribution systems in both household and commercial environments.
Long-term working temperature: Maximum +70°C
Flame retardancy: Standard PVC has self-extinguishing properties, meaning it will not continue to burn after being removed from a flame, which helps prevent the fire from spreading through the cable.
Twin Earth Wire Cable
PARAMETERS
Nominal section(mm²) Number of conductors Toplimit of overall diameter(mm) Maximum DC resistance(20℃)(Ω/km) Minimum insulation resistance(70℃)(MΩ.km) Recommended value of carrying capacity(A) Reference weight(kg/kmm)
2x0.75 1 4.6x7.1 24.5 0.012 13 42
2x1.0 1 4.8x7.4 18.1 0.011 16 49
2x1.5 1 5.3x8.5 12.1 0.011 20 65
2x2.5 1 6.2x10.1 7.41 0.010 27 97
2x4 1 6.7x11.1 4.61 0.0085 38 140
2x6 1 7.5x12.5 3.08 0.0070 50 192
2x10 2 9.5x16.2 1.83 0.0065 69 306
3x0.75 1 4.6x9.6 24.5 0.012 9.5 60
3x1.0 1 4.8x10.1 18.1 0.011 11 70
3x1.5 1 5.3x11.7 12.1 0.011 13 95
3x2.5 1 6.2x14.0 7.41 0.010 21 142
3x4 1 7.0x15.8 4.61 0.0085 27 213
3x6 1 7.5x17.5 3.08 0.0070 34 284
3x10 2 9.5x23.0 1.83 0.0065 55 457
FACTORY
Cable manufacturing factory
PROJECT
Armored STA 3 Core Electrical Cable Wire installation
PACKAGE
Cable packaging
FAQ
Q: What is the primary use of Twin & Earth cable?
A: Its primary use is for fixed wiring in domestic and commercial buildings. It is not suitable for portable appliances, extensions, or outdoor use without additional protection.
Q: Can I use 1.5mm² and 2.5mm² cable for the same applications?
A: No. They are designed for different circuits:
• 1.5mm²: Typically used for lighting circuits.
• 2.5mm²: Standard for socket outlets (ring/radial circuits) and fixed appliances like immersion heaters.
Q: What is the maximum temperature this cable can withstand?
A: It has two key temperature ratings:
• Continuous Operating Temp: Up to +70°C.
• Short-Circuit Temp (max. 5s): Up to +160°C.
Q: Is Twin & Earth cable suitable for outdoor installation?
A: No. The standard grey PVC sheath is not UV resistant and can degrade outdoors. It is designed for dry internal locations. For outdoors, it must be protected within a suitable conduit or a special exterior-grade cable should be used.
Q: Why is there a bare copper wire inside the cable?
A: The bare wire is the Circuit Protective Conductor (Earth wire). It provides a vital safety path for fault current to flow, causing the circuit breaker to trip. It must always be connected to the earth terminal in accessories and consumer units.