Solid core cables - What is their code?

[eldaras]

Hi All, I want to rewire a couple of sockets after doing some redecoration, and I'm struggling to find what is the 'code' for solid core cables. I've used 3183Y cable for lights and other appliances, but for the cable inside the walls I've read that is better to use solid core.

I'm planning to use use 2.5mm cable as there are 2 sockets per plate.

Any thoughts are welcomed! Thanks!

 

[MattChan]

6242Y 2.5mm²?

 

[PBC_1966]

^^^^ Yes, 6242Y is regular twin & earth.

 

[eldaras]

Thanks for the answer nusku and PBC,
I'm looking at something like that, where all 3 cables have are sleeved. The only reason being that there's some parts of the house that use this type of cable... and I would like to be consistent ... obviously, I didn't but that cable, but whomever refurbished part of the house a few years ago (maybe 10..20?)

 

[333rocky333]

I may be wrong but I did hear french cable is like that

 

[PBC_1966]

Yes, France uses a cable which has a green/yellow earth throughout the cable rather than bare. So do Australia & New Zealand, but their cable is more like British T&E in overall appearance (except that at least some versions I've seen put the live ("active" as they call it) in the middle.

If we can see a picture of the existing cable we might be able to identify it more precisely. But does consistency matter for a cable hidden in the fabric of the building?

 

[MattChan]

6491X ? I don't think its solid core in 2.5mm² though and they are singles...

Its definitely not just not the stuff listed above with sleeving on the CPC?

Failing that what about NYY-J?

 

[EFLImpudence]

, but for the cable inside the walls I've read that is better to use solid core.

I think that may have misled you.

It makes no difference. It's cheaper.