Can You Use 6Mm Cable for Sockets

There is absolutely nothing wrong with using 6mm cable for a socket circuit and it is possible that it could be required, cable size is simply dictated by the load to be put on the circuit, the voltage drop of the cable, the protective device (fuse/mcb) on the circuit and finally the cable run.

How much power can a 6mm cable take?

2 Answers from MyBuilder Electricians 6mm twin and earth cable (which this almost certainly is) can be backed up by a maximum of a 32a MCB, even lower if other factors are involved. You’ll need that 10mm cable and a 40a MCB unfortunately as your shower is going to draw over 32a.

What size cable do I need for electric sockets?

2.5mm Twin and Earth is commonly used as indoor domestic cable. The most common use for this type of cable is for circuits that provide power to sockets. It is made up of two cores and an earth core which must be covered with the identifying green and yellow sleeve when installed.