Twin And Earth Cable Ratings

31st march 2004 saw the introduction of a new colour code harmonised across the eu for power cables see this page for details of these changes.

Twin and earth cable ratings.

General internal cable three plus earth armoured cable. For general internal power cables shop our twin and earth cables. When considering cable ratings care needs to taken as this is not as straight forward as it may seem. Our basec approved twin earth cable also known as t e 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.

However uv light will cause it to fail so twin and earth is not suitable for use outdoors. It has a temperature rating of 70 c including the temperature rise from resistive heating in the cable. Not sure whether this is sufficient to support all downlights and powperpoints there are about total 45 downlights and 25 powerpoints through the house. Installation methods 100 103 typically associated with new domestic and similar premises are specifically for flat twin and earth cable in thermal insulation.

For two way light switches opt for our 3 core and earth cables. For example if you check the manufacturers current rating for 1 5 twin and earth cable suitable for most lighting circuits in a domestic environment it will state that it is around 20 amps but this value would only apply if the cable was in free air as it can cool easily. For cables of 5 cores and above it is assumed only 2 cores are loaded simultaneously ie live and neutral and the 2 core rating should be taken. Domestic electric cable is usually available to british standard bs 6004.

Until 31st march 2006 either the old colours or new colours may be used but not mixed. When i inspected the house on last weekend i noticed the electric cables for lighting and powerpoints are using 2 5 mm2 twin earth cable 2 5mm2 x 2c e. This cable is called 2 core and earth or twin and earth. Ratings do not apply if the cable is protected by a semi enclosed fuse to bs3036.

Twin and earth cable is normally made with pvc sheathing and insulation which has an almost indefinite life in the right conditions. 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. Where cables are installed using these installation methods the current carrying capacity of the cables should be determined using table 4d5 of appendix 4 70ºc thermoplastic. For 2 core single phase a c 3 4 core three phase a c.