Suitable cable for outside light?

[SSE]

What's the best type of cable to used for an outside light where the cable is going to be exposed for about 4-5 meters where it drops vertically to the light? They suggested a type of flex to me in CEF today, can't for the life of me remember the type but it was black with a rubbery kind of sheath. I'd like something suitable to all kinds of weather.

 

[glasgospark]

aw come on mate


u for real

 

[GLENNSPARK]

black 3 core flex...
hi-tuf rubber cable...

 

[GLENNSPARK]

if its dropping down vertically then drop it down past the fitting...then back up into it to form a `drip loop`...
very important....

 

[telectrix]

electric cable is the best. that stuff they use for the brakes on bikes is useless.


just black 3 core flex, mate.

 

[SSE]

aw come on mate


u for real

Problem?

black 3 core flex...
hi-tuf rubber cable...

Thanks. The black core flex they suggested seemed fine, just not sure how long it would last due to weather!

if its dropping down vertically then drop it down past the fitting...then back up into it to form a `drip loop`...
very important....

Yes, I always use drip loops.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

electric cable is the best. that stuff they use for the brakes on bikes is useless.


just black 3 core flex, mate.

come on tel....speaker cable has 2 cores....it`l work OK...

-

 

[Earthstore]

Have you thought of using Vince Cable?
Although yellow might look out of place.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Problem?



Thanks. The black core flex they suggested seemed fine, just not sure how long it would last due to weather!



Yes, I always use drip loops.

longer than a bit of flat twin....lol...

 

[glasgospark]

Problem?



Thanks. The black core flex they suggested seemed fine, just not sure how long it would last due to weather!



Yes, I always use drip loops.

lol that is all

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Have you thought of using Vince Cable?
Although yellow might look out of place.

probably melt in the sun.....like all them other mincers...

 

[SSE]

You seem like a bit of an a**e to be honest. I'd rather you didn't post on my threads unless you had something helpful to post. Not surprised to be honest though considering your from Glasgow yet have still managed to miss out a w in the Glasgow part of your username.

 

[SSE]

lol that is all

You seem like a bit of an a**e to be honest. I'd rather you didn't post on my threads unless you had something helpful to post. Not surprised to be honest though considering your from Glasgow yet have still managed to miss out a w in the Glasgow part of your username.

 

[glasgospark]

You seem like a bit of an a**e to be honest. I'd rather you didn't post on my threads unless you had something helpful to post. Not surprised to be honest though considering your from Glasgow yet have still managed to miss out a w in the Glasgow part of your username.

lol what a comeback you are so funny

no seriously , the fact you cant decide what cable to use for a outside light splits my sides with laughter,
plus my user name is glasgos PARK not glasgo spark

 

[GLENNSPARK]

is this the `north/south divide`?

 

[SSE]

lol what a comeback you are so funny

no seriously , the fact you cant decide what cable to use for a outside light splits my sides with laughter,
plus my user name is glasgos PARK not glasgo spark

I can decide alright, just checking others views. Some cable's are going to last better than others so wanted to gather opinion.

 

[glasgospark]

is this the `north/south divide`?

no just some un qualified guy thinking hes a spark but cant figure out what cable to use

 

[markc123]

longer than a bit of flat twin....lol...

I agree and would never use twin myself...but there are thousands of installs out there with twin exposed and have been fine for decades.

Suppose it depends on the install its self...but yer black 3core flex OP and like glenn said make sure you enter at the bottom to stop water getting in...dont compromise the IP rating as they say...

 

[SSE]

longer than a bit of flat twin....lol...

I've seen twin & earth that's lasted for a similar job nearly 20 years!! Some people have no shame clipping this to the side of a house!!

 

[Adam W]

Do you mean H07 flex?

This thread seems to have gone a bit sour rather quickly. Just an observation.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I can decide alright, just checking others views. Some cable's are going to last better than others so wanted to gather opinion.

...take a look up at outside fittings that have been there a while....you will notice how many are fed with grey flat twin.....check out how discoloured it is....can get brittle as well....it dont like UV light dont flat twin...
so do as i suggested and choose a 3 core black flex will you....

 

[SSE]

no just some un qualified guy thinking hes a spark but cant figure out what cable to use

Zzzzzzz....... you need to get a life man.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Do you mean H07 flex?

This thread seems to have gone a bit sour rather quickly. Just an observation.

well it only takes 1 bad apple Adam...

 

[glasgospark]

Zzzzzzz....... you need to get a life man.

lol ok

 

[SSE]

I agree and would never use twin myself...but there are thousands of installs out there with twin exposed and have been fine for decades.

Suppose it depends on the install its self...but yer black 3core flex OP and like glenn said make sure you enter at the bottom to stop water getting in...dont compromise the IP rating as they say...

Thanks dude.

...take a look up at outside fittings that have been there a while....you will notice how many are fed with grey flat twin.....check out how discoloured it is....can get brittle as well....it dont like UV light dont flat twin...
so do as i suggested and choose a 3 core black flex will you....

Will do. Thanks to those that offered their opinions.

 

[Harryb]

35mm double insulated singles, give em a hair cut and bobs your uncle

 

[Stroppy]

...take a look up at outside fittings that have been there a while....you will notice how many are fed with grey flat twin.....check out how discoloured it is....can get brittle as well....it dont like UV light dont flat twin...
so do as i suggested and choose a 3 core black flex will you....

My outside light is done in white T&E and not even clipped, and is perfectly fine. Probably only seen a couple of hours sun in its 15 year life though. Good old British weather....