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  • what cable for external floodlights?
  • big_n_daft
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    looking to move some external 30W LED floodlights, what cable do I need to go with these?

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/teetube-ip68-3-pole-in-line-cable-joint/92911

    Gary_M
    Free Member

    Are they wall mounted?

    footflaps
    Full Member

    Fits 5-13mm cable.

    big_n_daft
    Free Member

    yes wall mounted,
    yes know the fit

    from the millions of choices in the screwfix catalogue what is the recommended cable for an external wall mounted fit?

    thanks

    footflaps
    Full Member

    what is the recommended cable for an external wall mounted fit?

    Well personally I’d just buy cores and stick it in 20mm plastic/metal conduit. Any cable will degrade over time from UV (even supposedly UV stable stuff). I also think it looks neater / more professional.

    Gary_M
    Free Member

    I would just have used 1.5mm twin core or 3 core and waterproof junction boxes. You’ll need to use something with a round profile ideally.

    timba
    Free Member

    It depends on the environment and whether you’re crossing any gaps between buildings.
    Footflaps suggests a sensible default, but it really does depend…

    nickgti
    Free Member

    PVC twin n earth shouldn’t really be used outside, how longs the run?

    big_n_daft
    Free Member

    About 10 metres

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