What mm thickness electrical cable should i use for a Tv - etc twin plug socket ?

Answer 1

Simple answer, 2.5mm twin & earth.

Answer 2

Well 1st of all, where I come from we measure wire thickness (I assume you mean the thickness of the conductor, & not the insulation) by the American Wire Gauge, or AWG.
Next you aren't being very specific when you say for a "TV-etc" because the thickness of the wire really depends on the load you plan to draw through that wire.
An older model TV will draw a fairly heavy load, where a newer model may draw a lighter load. Now it's the etc that gives me cause for concern because that could include anything from an LED lamp to a reciprocating saw.
Also I see how your question could be directed at making a cord to go from an appliance such as a TV-etc to the wall socket, or you may be asking what AWG wire you need to wire from an electrical panel to a wall socket where you intend to plug in such an electrical appliance. That brings up a new question which is do you want solid wire, or stranded?

Since you obviously don't know enough about your intended project to know how to properly phrase your question, the best answer I can give you without risking having you either electrocute yourself, or burn your house down. I suggest you either buy yourself a properly rated extension cord, or hire an electrician.

Answer 3

As Stu pid says....If you are in the UK ignore the first three answers. You MUST use 2.5² mm Twin and earth cable. (Ref 6242Y) for ring circuit/spur wiring. This may fall under part P if you intend doing it yourself?!

Answer 4

depemds on many factors like location and overcurrent protection avalibality and so on. bye the way mm is not what ya measure wire size in u usa awg. and 14 awg is smallest i would recomend. good for 15 amps if you use romex.

Answer 5

IN RESPONSE TO YOUR QUESTION OF THICKNESS FOR AN EXTENSION CORD FOR A T.V SET, A STANDARD 16. GA. CORD WOULD DO YOU JUST FIND WIT NO RISK OF FIRES.

Answer 6

13 AMP - USUALLY ALL ONE THINKNESS