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Hi all,
So I want to install some outdoor uplights running along the bottom of my house sitting low to ground & to be operated via a light switch from indoors.
Can this be done in 1.5mm / 1.5mm flex clipped around low to each light or does it have to all be done In SWA?

Thanks!
 
Really Depends, is the answer

if there is any chance the flex can become damaged by stepping on it then no

if it’s all clipped neatly , out of any harms way up off the ground then it should be ok

hituff would be more durable then flex
 
I recently saw a great idea on a youtube channel that I've shamelessly copied a couple of times.

Find lamps you like which take Edison / E14 bulbs. Then use E14/SES bulb adaptors and have a 12v transformer in the house. Then use 12v LED bulbs. Keeps everything much safer. You can then use any cable subject to volt drop and transformer load.

e.g. E14/SES Adaptor - Bedazzled LED Lighting - https://bedazzledledlighting.co.uk/product/ses-adaptor/


Just thought I'd throw the idea out there!
 
hi
is the circuit you are feeding off protected by RCD or RCBO .
1.5mm twin and earth can degrade outdoors if clipped direct. Better to run through ducting/conduit and use water proof boxes where making conection
 
I wouldn't use twin and earth at all. Neither would I use flex to be honest. Swa or if you don't want that hi tuff as said above.
 

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