Meter Tails - 6181y Cables

Shop meter tails at Rexel. High-quality 6181Y single-core cables for connecting meters, consumer units, and main electrical switchgear.

What are Meter Tails?

Meter tails are single-core cables that connect the electricity meter to the main consumer unit or switchgear. They carry the incoming mains supply and must handle high current loads safely. Rexel supplies 6181Y PVC-insulated meter tails designed for durability, flexibility, and compliance with UK wiring standards.

What is a 6181Y Cable?

6181Y cable is a PVC-insulated single-core wire used as meter tails and for other fixed wiring. It features a plain copper conductor with durable PVC insulation that resists heat and mechanical stress.

The cable is colour-coded (brown for live, blue for neutral) and available in various sizes to suit different current ratings.

Meter Tail Sizes and Uses

Meter tails are available in a range of conductor sizes, most commonly 16mm² and 25mm².

• 16mm² tails are typically used for smaller domestic installations.
• 25mm² tails are standard for most homes and light commercial systems.

Larger sizes, such as 35mm² and 50mm,² are used in higher load or three-phase applications.