Where to buy small length cable?

[jcaan]

I need a twin and earth around about 2 meters in length. I don't need buy a full drum of it.

Where is the best place to get that from?

I know wilkos used to do that but they've closed down.

 

[sparkwright]

You might see what B&Queue or Wickes have - they might do a 5m coil or something like that.

 

[ETAF]

2.5mm² 6242Y Grey Twin & Earth Cable - Cut to length (Max. 100Mtrs) | Basec_Approved (2.5TE)

what size t&e ?

mind you with postage maybe cheaper to get a roll at toolstation/screwfix

or someone may have spare 2m - where are you

 

[plugwash]

In my experience most of the major DIY stores now only sell cable in pre-packed form. Smaller local DIY stores may still sell it by the meter.

TLC sell cable by the meter online, not sure if they also do so in-branch and if-so whether you have any branches in your area.

 

[jj4091]

In my experience most of the major DIY stores now only sell cable in pre-packed form. Smaller local DIY stores may still sell it by the meter.

TLC sell cable by the meter online, not sure if they also do so in-branch and if-so whether you have any branches in your area.

Several of our local wholesalers sell cable by the meter.

 

[ebee]

Some smaller hardware shops or smaller electrical wholesalers to both trade and public sell them too, otherwise a friendly local electrician will often cut you a piece.

I once had a fellow wanting a length of flex to attach to the bars on the outside of a first floor window - I refused to sell him it.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I need a twin and earth around about 2 meters in length. I don't need buy a full drum of it.

Where is the best place to get that from?

I know wilkos used to do that but they've closed down.

Care to reveal what size T&E you needs?

 

[FrodoOne]

In my experience most of the major DIY stores now only sell cable in pre-packed form. Smaller local DIY stores may still sell it by the meter.

TLC sell cable by the meter online, not sure if they also do so in-branch and if-so whether you have any branches in your area.

I find that both amusing and annoying.

Our main "Big Box" store sells Twin and Earth 2.5 mm cable by the metre, at $3.02 per metre (https://www.bunnings.com.au/olex-2-...ZyQFO1TRQky8jqS1MUnKjJvPzpIbzCBbYPE9zx0GIMn5G )

However, they also sell it in 25 metre rolls. at $91.93 - which is $3.68 per metre. (https://www.bunnings.com.au/olex-2-...YyqQTfeiX4s8wHkLF2H7vcoIHQ9Gi_Eov-6Us7q6KQwq0 )
and
5 metre rolls at $28.12, which is $5.62 per metre (https://www.bunnings.com.au/nexans-olex-2-5mm-x-5m-two-cores-and-earth-connect-cable_p0091547 )

Why would anyone in their "right mind" buy a "roll" when they can buy the length that they require by the metre for considerably less?

Of course, a 100 metre "drum" can be obtained from many "Electrical Suppliers" for less than $200, which is $2.00 per metre.

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[jcaan]

Hey guys

Thanks so much for your suggestions! I can't believe I didn't even think about DIY shops. I automatically was thinking of the larger stores like BnQ , screwfix etc.

I just called local DIY store.

He sell 2.5mm twin and earth for 1 pound per meter! I might as well get some extra 5 m for a fiver. Can't go wrong!

 

[plugwash]

Of course, a 100 metre "drum" can be obtained from many "Electrical Suppliers" for less than $200, which is $2.00 per metre.

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Save on 2.5mm Twin & Earth Flat Cable | Pvc / Pvc 100mtrs 7-067-2erb today, Why pay more? We offer Fast Delivery at the lowest prices, shop safely with Australia's leading Online Electrical Wholesaler.

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So about £90 inc tax, seems a bit more expensive than the price here, but IIRC your cable is a different spec to ours with a full-size insulated earth rather than a reduced sized bare earth.

The OP's local DIY store seems a very good price for cut cable.