outdoor cables

[gordy71]

Just wondering what sort of cables people use for general outdoor wiring, where an swa isnt needed or any mechanical protection?

 

[Badfish]

I like to use a cable called hi-tuff for outdoor use.It's like swa but without the steel in it.

 

[binky]

anything UV resistant ie black, which is usually hi-tuff

 

[Larnacaman]

anything UV resistant ie black, which is usually hi-tuff

Just because a cable is ''Black'' binky, doesn't mean it's UV resistant. It's the properties in the make-up of the sheath that will make it UV resistant or not!!

It all depends on what and where your using the outdoor cable, and the environment/position it's installed. ...For argument's sake if its carrying 230v and installed where children, domestic, or wild animals are present then i would certainly stick with the armoured cables. Sheaths can be repaired, where-as living things sometimes can't!!! lol!!!

 

[Adrian]

artic flex

 

[Sidewinder]

artic flex

Just make sure it's suitable for 230V!

NOT all is!!!

Also flex is flex, not a fixed wiring material "really".

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Just make sure it's suitable for 230V!NOT all is!!!

Also flex is flex, not a fixed wiring material "really".

According to BS7671 2008 it is (but i know what you mean

 

[Badger]

According to BS7671 2008 it is (but i know what you mean

oh damn so the artic flex with no earth run up our large real christmas tree supplying our 2000 lights in the tree isnt suppose to have been used then, opcorn] ] :innocent :_| :Blushing i mean i only turn the 13amp fuse rated spur with 13amp fuse on twice a year, heats the decking and lawn area a treat :^O :^O