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External Lights & Sockets

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  • 21-04-2015 11:16pm
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    tedimc
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    Going to add a couple of outdoor sockets and external lights.

    Is regular 2.5mm T&E suitable, or should I use artic cable or even regular flex?

    The cable won't be exposed, but will be terminated outside the building fabric.


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    tedimc wrote: »
    Going to add a couple of outdoor sockets and external lights.

    Is regular 2.5mm T&E suitable, or should I use artic cable or even regular flex?

    The cable won't be exposed, but will be terminated outside the building fabric.

    The cable won't really be an issue. Making sure the lights and sockets can stand up to the elements and have the correct IP ratings is what you need to be concerned with.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,595 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    tedimc wrote: »
    Going to add a couple of outdoor sockets and external lights.

    Is regular 2.5mm T&E suitable, or should I use artic cable or even regular flex?

    The cable won't be exposed, but will be terminated outside the building fabric.

    If you are using T & E be aware that it is not UV resistant.
    That means that you must ensure that none of the cable is exposed to sunlight, so clearly this is something that you need to look at when terminating "outside the building fabric".


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    tedimc
    Registered Users Posts: 619 ✭✭✭tedimc


    Thanks guys, yes was going to use the correct IP rating fixtures alright.

    Its just I have seen outdoor lights where the T&E has been in bad shape inside the fitting, even thought they were only 5 to 6 years old.

    Probably just a combination of heat, dampness and maybe some UV light getting through the glass or casing. For the relatively small cost difference and easier use, I might go with the artic flex - at least it gives the option of having some exposed depending on the design of the light fitting.


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