Meter Tails Cable
Meter Tails
UK Meter Tail Cable Range
Meter tail cables covering UK 6181Y PVC insulated and sheathed single-core types and 6181B XLPE insulated, LSZH sheathed low-smoke types, in 16–25 mm² sizes, for meter tails, consumer-unit tails, fixed power-tail wiring and low-smoke installation requirements.
UK Standard
| UK trade designation / code | Standard product description | Typical cores / pairs | Typical common sizes (mm²) | Typical sheath / finish | Typical voltage rating | Typical governing standard / spec | Typical UK market use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6181Y | Single core PVC insulated PVC sheathed meter tail cable | 1C | 16.0; 25.0 | Brown; Blue; Green/Yellow (earth where offered) | 300/500V | BS 6004 | Meter tails / consumer-unit tails |
| 6181B | Single core XLPE insulated LSZH sheathed meter tail cable | 1C | 16.0; 25.0 | Brown; Blue; Green/Yellow (earth where offered) | 300/500V | BS 7211 | Low smoke meter tails / power tails |