NYYJ3X6.0
3 Core 6.0mm High Tuff Cable (Priced Per Meter)
3 core 6.0mm² NYY-J (High Tuff) PVC power cable, sold by the metre and cut to length, rated -15°C to +70°C for fixed installations indoors, outdoors and underground.
- Sold per metre
- Number of cores: 3
- Cable size: 6.0mm
- Overall cable diameter: 15mm
- Temperature Rating Fixed: -15°C to +70°C
- PVC Type YI4 insulation, beading and sheath.
- 12x overall cable diameter minimum bending radius.
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Product Information
This 3 core 6.0mm² High Tuff cable is an NYY-J type power cable, sold by the metre so you can buy the exact length the job needs. It has solid plain copper conductors with PVC insulation, laid up under a tough black PVC outer sheath. The 'J' in NYY-J means one of the cores is green/yellow and can be used as the protective conductor.
Electricians often use NYY-J for supplies to garages, outbuildings, garden lighting, gates and pumps, and for other fixed wiring where a robust sheath is useful. It is a 600/1000V rated cable. It is not armoured, so it does not give the same mechanical protection as steel wire armoured cable. Where it is buried or at risk of damage, it needs suitable additional protection such as ducting.
- 3 cores: brown, blue and green/yellow
- 6.0mm² solid copper conductors
- Black PVC outer sheath
- 600/1000V rated
- Cut to length, priced per metre
The cable size must be selected for the load, length and installation method, and the installation must comply with current wiring regulations.
Specifications
| Cable type | NYY-J |
|---|---|
| Cores | 3 (brown, blue, green/yellow) |
| Conductor size | 6.0mm² |
| Conductor | Plain copper, class 1 solid |
| Insulation | PVC |
| Outer sheath | PVC, black |
| Rated voltage | 600/1000V |
| Max conductor temperature | 70°C |
| Supplied | Cut to length, per metre |
Product Details
| Cable Type | NYYJ |
|---|---|
| Cable Code | NYYJ |
| No of Cores | 3 |
| Size | 6mm |
| Length of Cable | Cut to Order | Datasheet | Download |
Delivery Information
| Location | Shipping Method | Shipping Charges | Timescales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland UK | Standard Delivery | £3.95 | 3-5 working days |
| Northern Ireland | Standard Delivery | £3.95 | Next working day on in-stock items ordered by 5pm |
| Republic of Ireland | Standard Delivery | £3.95 | Next working day on in-stock items ordered by 5pm |
Free delivery on orders over £30 (ex VAT).
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Cancellations and Returns
Meteor Electrical Limited will accept returns up until 14 days after dispatch date on the conditions
- The Goods are in all original packaging
- The materials contain all original documentation (instructions, manuals, warranties or any other literature)
- Product is deemed by our returns department to be in a re-sellable condition
All refunds are made to the same payment method used originally to place the order (e.g. VISA Card) - unless specifically requested otherwise.
Faulty Products
- Products that are faulty must be returned within the manufacturer’s warranty period.
- The complete product must be returned, unless previously agreed by Meteor Electrical in writing; incomplete items of parts may not be returned.
- Products within the manufacturers specific warranty period will be repaired, replaced, or a refund given at the discretion of the Manufacture.
Frequently Asked Questions
NYY-J has a tough PVC sheath but no steel armour, so it does not have the mechanical protection of SWA cable. Where it is run underground it is normally laid in a suitable duct, and it must be protected against damage and installed at an appropriate depth. The installer must confirm that the cable and protection method suit the location and comply with current wiring regulations.
Current-carrying capacity depends on the installation method, ambient temperature, grouping and length of run, so there is no single figure. The circuit designer should work it out from the cable manufacturer's data and the tables in current wiring regulations, and check voltage drop over longer runs. Take particular care when the cable is in ducts, insulation or groups.
NYY-J is a German designation used widely across Europe. N means it is made to a standardised specification, the first Y refers to the PVC insulation and the second Y to the PVC outer sheath. J means the cable includes a green/yellow core that can be used as the protective conductor. A version marked O has no green/yellow core.
The black PVC sheath is designed for fixed installation in a wide range of locations, including outdoors, and is commonly used for supplies to outbuildings, garden equipment and external lighting. Clip or support it properly, protect it where it could be damaged, and use glands suited to the cable diameter and environment. Check the cable manufacturer's data for temperature limits and UV resistance.