Description
This 16mm² cable is BASEC Approved and manufactured in rigorous compliance with BS 6004, ensuring complete alignment with the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and UK Building Regulations.
The internal layout features copper-brown (Live) and blue (Neutral) cores, alongside a robust 6 mm² stranded bare copper circuit protective conductor (CPC/Earth) running down the centre.
Tailored Pre-Cut Coils & Bulk Drums to Reduce On-Site Scrap
Given the high premium on heavy copper wiring, minimising installation scrap is vital for protecting your job margins. We supply this premium 16mm² sub-main cable in four versatile length options:
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10-Metre Coil: Perfect for quick meter-tail extensions, localised commercial links, or short internal sub-board connections.
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25-Metre Coil: The standard choice for running a fresh sub-main supply out to a detached double garage, home workshop, or annex.
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50-Metre Coil: Ideal for commercial, agricultural building feeds, and deep residential extensions.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Cable Type | 6242Y Twin & Earth (Flat) |
| Conductor Size | 16.0mm² |
| Earth Conductor Size (CPC) | 6.0mm² |
| Core Configuration | 2 Cores (Stranded Copper) + Stranded Bare Earth Core |
| Core Identification | Brown (Live), Blue (Neutral) |
| Outer Sheath Colour | Grey (PVC) |
| Specification Standard | BS 6004 & BASEC Approved |
| Voltage Rating | 300V / 500V |
| Current Rating (Clipped Direct) | Approx. 76A (Subject to correction factors and exact thermal environment) |
