BS 6004

Main standard for PVC wire and cable commonly used in final circuits in UK buildings, including the familiar "flat twin and earth" and "meter tails". Commonly known as PVC twin and earth, 6242Y, 6243Y.

We verify that the design, electrical, mechanical, material properties as well as any specialist performance meet the necessary requirements outlined in all the standards – in our UKAS accredited test lab.

One of the most common causes of confusion and issues on site when specifying cable is understanding the various standards cables must meet – and more importantly, how do you trust that the cable you have, is actually compliant and not going to damage your reputation as an installer or specifier? Most electric cable “looks” the same – so how can you tell you have specified or are installing compliant cable?

A key part of our role is to ensure that the claims of conformity made by our clients (the cable manufacturers) about their cable are valid. The various cable standards refer to many supporting material standards and defined test methods. We verify that the design, electrical, mechanical, material properties as well as any specialist performance meet the necessary requirements outlined in all the standards – in our UKAS accredited test lab.

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