Outside Light

[ecasam]

Hi everyone.

When fitting an outside light, is it ok to run flex from a junction box to the light fitting? :x

The flex would just be clipped to brickwork.

 

[batty]

I use flex on outside lights if necessary as I think flex looks better than tw/e and think it probably will also last longer.

 

[ecasam]

Thanks Batty,

I was not sure if it needed to be armoured / protected in conduit or whatever.

Cheers :x

 

[batty]

Only if its likely to get damaged ie if it runs through plants or vine type things on a wall. You have to use your judgement as to wether its likely to get damaged on most walls probably not.

 

[Robojin]

how about this

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA0dot75R3.html

 

[batty]

how about thishttp://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA0dot75R3.html

I would think pvc flex would be better but that just my opinion.

 

[Riggy]

I would think pvc flex would be better but that just my opinion.

Agreed, PVC better than rubber in this application.

 

[Robojin]

I would think pvc flex would be better but that just my opinion.

I think in a previous thread this was suggested H07 RNF as suitable for the application

http://www.h07rnfcable.co.uk/

Daft question but can you get PVC in black?

 

[Riggy]

Yes you can get PVC flex in black - and clips as well.

 

[steptoe]

I think in a previous thread this was suggested H07 RNF as suitable for the applicationhttp://www.h07rnfcable.co.uk/

Daft question but can you get PVC in black?

Im assuming that is the same as Hi-Tuff .?

good stuff, but would only be that bothered if the flex is low level, as was said, use some judgement as to the likelihood of damage/abuse.

 

[Lurch]

Im assuming that is the same as Hi-Tuff .?

You didn;t click the link then? H07RNF is just rubber flex.

 

[wozz]

thats you are usually meant to use to connect cookers and hobs inline with manufactures instructions.