Twin & Earth cable, 6242B LSZH cable for domestic wiring 

Conductors: Plain annealed copper

Insulation: XLPE (Cross linked polyethylene) 

Core identification: Single core (blue or brown), 2 core (blue & brown), 3 core (black, brown & grey)

Sheath/Jacket: LSZH (Low smoke zero halogen)

Colour: White

Voltage: 300/500v

Operating temperature: Maximum 90°C, minimum bending -15°C


Standard: BS 7211:2012+A1:2020 – Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V for electric power and lighting and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.

BS EN 60754-1:2014 – Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Determination of the halogen acid has content.

BS EN 60754-2:2014 – Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Determination of acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity.

BS EN 60332-1-2:2004+AI2:2020 – Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable. Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame.

Applications: domestic wiring and lighting systems

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