LampStation 6181Y 1.5mm Double Insulated Single Core Cable - BASEC Approved - Grey PVC Sheathed Surface Wiring Wire for Switch Drops and Heating Controls - Solid Copper - BS 6004-Blue Core-5 Metres

• Double Insulated Construction: Features a Solid Copper Conductor (Class 1) with colour-coded inner insulation (Check selection: Brown or Blue), protected by a secondary Grey PVC Outer Sheath. Safer and more durable than single-insulated conduit wire
• Surface Wiring Ready: Unlike 6491X wire, this 6181Y cable does not require trunking or conduit. The double layer of insulation allows it to be clipped directly to walls, surface mounted, or embedded in plaster (Code: 6181Y)
• Ideal for Switch Drops: Perfect for domestic lighting circuits where a separate neutral or permanent live is required, or for "strappers" in two-way lighting systems. Also widely used for central heating thermostat wiring
• Solid Core Stiffness: The 1.5mm Solid Copper core holds its shape well, making it easy to route neatly along skirting boards or inside back boxes without sagging. Easy to strip and terminate
• Safety Certified: BASEC Approved and manufactured to BS 6004 standards. Rated for 300/500V. Operating temperature -15°C to +70°C. (Note: Not suitable for Meter Tails at this small gauge - use 25mm for meters)

Upgrade your fixed wiring projects with this professional-grade 6181Y Double Insulated Single Core Cable. Often called "Surface Wiring Cable," this wire is designed for situations where you need a single conductor but require the mechanical protection of an outer sheath. What is the difference? Vs. Conduit Wire: This has two layers of PVC, so you don't need to put it inside a plastic pipe. You can clip it directly to the wall. Vs. Twin & Earth: This is a single wire (Live OR Neutral). It is used when running separate feeds or switch lines. CHOOSING YOUR COLOUR Brown Core (Grey Sheath): Typically used for Permanent Live feeds or Switched Live returns. Blue Core (Grey Sheath): Typically used for Neutrals or Interconnection between switches. TECHNICAL SPECS Gauge: 1.5mm² Conductor: Class 1 Solid Copper (Stiff) Insulation: PVC (Double Layer) Voltage: 300/500V Standard: BS 6004