Product Description
Prysmian 6242Y 1.5mm² Twin & Earth (PX-CABLE-6242Y-1M-1.5MM-GREY) is BASEC-approved grey PVC fixed-wiring cable, sold per metre so installers cut only the length a job needs.
On a CCTV or security job this cable typically feeds the 230V side of the installation — powering CCTV PSUs, small distribution boards and ancillary loads — while Cat5e/Cat6 or coax carries the low-voltage signal runs. Buying it per metre from a 100m drum avoids holding a full reel for a one-off feed or a short extension to an existing circuit.
Construction
- Two 1.5mm² plain annealed class 1 solid copper conductors, brown (line) and blue (neutral), plus a bare copper CPC
- Conductors to BS EN 60228; cable manufactured and certified to BS6004, BASEC approved
- Grey PVC outer sheath, flat profile for clipping, board/tray routing, conduit, trunking or embedding in plaster
Key specs
- Rated 300/500V
- Maximum operating temperature 70°C, minimum installation temperature -15°C
- Approximate dimensions: 4.7mm height x 8.6mm width
Typical uses are lighting circuits, switch drops and small power radials where an earth continuity conductor is required, in domestic, commercial and light industrial premises. Specify branded Prysmian where BASEC-approved cable is called for on the schedule.
Specifications
- Brand
- Prysmian
- Product Type
- 6242Y Twin & Earth Cable
- Conductor Size
- 1.5 mm²
- Number of Cores
- 2
- Earth Conductor
- Bare copper CPC
- Conductor Material
- Plain annealed copper
- Conductor Class
- Class 1 solid
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this cable rated for?
It is rated 300/500V, with a maximum operating temperature of 70°C and a minimum installation temperature of -15°C.
Is it certified for UK electrical installations?
Yes — conductors are to BS EN 60228 and the cable is manufactured and certified to BS6004, with BASEC approval.
Can this be bought as a single length rather than a full drum?
Yes, it is supplied cut to length per metre from a 100m drum, so you can order only the length a circuit needs.
What is this cable commonly used for on a CCTV job?
It typically provides the fixed 230V feed for equipment such as CCTV power supplies and small distribution boards, alongside separate low-voltage cabling like Cat5e/Cat6 or coax.
