6242Y Twin and Earth Cable 1mm² | Grey Outer Shear (10m, 25m, 50m Coils & 100m Drums)

Price range: £8.90 through £40.00

Our 1mm² Twin and Earth Cable (6242Y) is the industry-standard choice for low-power domestic installations across the UK. Manufactured to strict British Standards, this flat, PVC-insulated cable is primarily designed for installing fixed lighting circuits, low-power extractor fans, central heating wiring, and interlinked smoke alarms.

Featuring a resilient grey outer sheath, it provides exceptional physical protection while remaining flexible enough for fast, effortless routing.

Estimated Standard Delivery Jun 4, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026

Description

1mm Twin and Earth Cable. The construction features two solid, high-conductivity copper cores individually insulated in PVC (harmonized brown and blue colors) alongside a bare, solid copper circuit protective conductor (CPC / Earth) running down the center.

To minimize scrap wastage on-site, we supply this high-grade 6242Y cable in multiple convenient precut lengths and bulk drums.

Key Features & Benefits

  • BASEC Approved & BS 6004 Compliant

  • Flexible Packing Variants: Available in 10m, 25m, and 50m retail coils, or high-volume 100m trade drums.

Technical Specifications

Feature Details
Cable Type 6242Y Twin & Earth (Flat)
Conductor Size 1.0mm²
Core Configuration 2 Cores (Solid Copper) + Bare Solid Earth Core (CPC)
Core Identification Brown (Live), Blue (Neutral)
Outer Sheath Colour Grey (PVC)
Specification Standard BS 6004 & BASEC Approved
Voltage Rating 300V / 500V
Installation Temp Min: 0°C to Max: 60°C

Additional information

Length

10mtrs, 25mtrs, 50mtrs, 100mtrs