1.5mm Single Core Wiring

GreeBo

Hey,
I'm moving a light in my ensuite and noticed that most places seems to only sell single core with single insulation, Im used to double insulated (so blue/brown and then an outer grey sheath) is this the norm now?

Cheers!

2011

In a domestic installation when singles are used they are normally PVC/PVC. The outer grey insulation provides a small degree of mechanical protection. Single core mains voltage PVC cables are not permitted unless they have some form of mechanical protection such as conduit.

GreeBo

Yeah thats what I thought, I'd prefer the extra insulation when Im fishing wires through walls etc!

But I'm having problems sourcing it, just doing a quick Google and at least all the UK sites are single PVC.

meercat

there may be an electrical wholesaler nearby.other than that try atlantic/b+q but they are really dear there.1.5 twin and earth lights and 2.5 twin and earth sockets

GreeBo

B&Q only do T&E from what I have seen, and its expensive
Woodies sell single core by the M but again, expensive.

Will pop down to Emerald in Walkinstown and see what they have got.

cheers

GreeBo

FYI
Emerald Electrical 100m 1.5mm2 double insulated single core for €22 inc VAT.

They wont cut the single core but will cut T&E for you.

Stoner

if you need a little single PVC PVC give me a shout Greebo, i usually have some lying around