What size wire do I need for outdoor lights?
The smaller 1, 2 and 3mtrs are very useful for adding that extra cable for difficult to reach lights such as wall lights. The 6m and 10m cables are ideally used as a lead in cable. For example if you want your lighting at the bottom of your garden, you don't want all your connectors to be in the first 15m.
Do I need more cables for outdoor lighting?
Then, run all of the cables needed for the outdoor lighting from this point. I would personally add more cables, or cables with spare cores, so that if extra lights are needed they can be added, since transformers and LED drivers have limits to the number of lights they can power.
What cable do I use for a light switch?
you can use twin & earth gray sheathed cable 1.5mm for the light and as he mentioned above don't forget to replace the fuse to 3amp better but 5amp max. As it is outdoor light RCD might annoy you depends on light and installation quality. Swansea • Member since 4 Sep 2014 • 21 jobs, 100% positive feedback
How long is the cable for hanging string lights?
Galvanized steel cable for hanging commercial grade string lights 110 feet long; 1/16 inch in diameter Comes with one attached snap hook and one loose cable end and a Gripple Fastener clip Cable can be trimmed to any desired length
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Why is my cable pulling out of the box?
Do LV lights drain water?
Can LV lighting cause tripping?
Can you install a 50 mm conduit?
Can you add more cables to LED lights?
Is low voltage electrical work required?
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What cable do I need for an outdoor light?
Once outdoors, you should supply your lights via 1.5mm² three core steel-wire-armoured cable (SWA). Make sure that you only fit weatherproof lights that are suitable for outdoor use and that your circuit is RCD-protected.
What size cable do I need for lights?
1-1.5mm2.5mm is commonly used for behind sockets, while 1-1.5mm is most often used for lights (depending on how many lights you have in a circuit).
What cable do you use for 12v lights?
The smaller 0.75mm² 2 core cable is suitable for smaller runs of 12v cable, e.g. lighting decking areas. The larger 1.50mm² can be used for longer runs of lights with heavier loads.
What cable do I need for LED lights?
Most people would likely recommend using a solid core 18-gauge wire for your LED lights. The cost difference between this wire size and a much smaller cable is negligible, and 18-gauge is about as big as you can go if you would like your wires to fit into most holders or terminals.
How do I know what size cable I need?
To calculate the Cable Sizing one needs to divide the voltage running through the cable by the target current. For instance, If your wire has a voltage current of 150 Volts and your target is 30 then you divide 150/30. This gives you your target resistance of 5 which is required.
What is 2.5 cable used for?
2.5mm Twin and Earth is commonly used as indoor domestic cable. The most common use for this type of cable is for circuits that provide power to sockets. It is made up of two cores and an earth core which must be covered with the identifying green and yellow sleeve when installed.
What size cable do I need for 12V lights?
The correct wire size for a 150W 12V circuit is the 16 AWG with 17A ampacity.
What thickness of cable do I need?
In most cases 1mm should be fine but depends on how many lights are on the circuit and how long the cable run is. If quite a few are required or the cable run is over a long distance, then 1.5mm cable should be used to cope with supply demand and voltage drop.
Can 6mm cable Take 40A?
The table below shows the current carrying capacity of 6mm twin and earth cable. This cable is mainly used for domestic cooker and shower circuits rated at 40A AMP.
What size wire for LED can lights?
Typically, a 12-gauge cable with two insulated conductor wires and a ground wire are used. The cable is jacketed with a non-metallic plastic jacket to protect it.
Is 1mm cable OK for lighting?
The table below shows the current carrying capacity of 1mm twin and earth cable, referred to as 1mm cable rating. This cable is mainly used for domestic lighting circuits rated at 6 AMP.
What size wire do I need for LED strip lights?
We recommend using stranded copper wire 10-22 gauge.
Is 1mm cable OK for lighting?
The table below shows the current carrying capacity of 1mm twin and earth cable, referred to as 1mm cable rating. This cable is mainly used for domestic lighting circuits rated at 6 AMP.
Can 0.75 mm cable be used for lighting?
Although described as lighting cable, the 0.75mm² flex can be used for appliances rated below 6 Amps or 1,380 Watts.
What size cable do I need for LED downlights?
For power sockets you'll need 2.5mm and for downlights you'll need 1mm or 1.5mm. Twin & earth cable which is available in various sizes. Known as 6242Y cable, it is used primarily for domestic wiring of switches, sockets and lighting. For power sockets you'll need 2.5mm and for downlights you'll need 1mm or 1.5mm.
How many lights can be on a 15 amp circuit?
For a 15-Amp circuit breaker, this will be a maximum of 12-Amps. Assuming a 60 watt light, you can put up to 24 lights on a 15 amp breaker. If you are using low-wattage LED bulbs, an LED bulb using 10 watts, you can install up to 150 bulbs on a single circuit.
Choose your lighting
Within our wide range, you can choose the fixtures with which you want to attractively illuminate your garden, driveway, fence, pond or roof.
Choose a transformer
Because our system works on 12 volts, a transformer is needed to convert high voltage to low voltage. The total wattage of the lighting selected by you determines the wattage of the required transformer. To calculate this, add up the number of Watts of the lamps + accessories. Then you can choose a 24, 60 or 150-Watt transformer.
Choose the cables
Flex main cable without fixed connection points. Main cable with fixed connectors at fixed points.
Who owns Hudson Lighting?
Former electrician Chris Hudson, now owner of Hudson Lighting, shares his top tips for ensuring longevity in garden lighting installations. If you can, use extra low voltage (ELV) over low voltage (LV) every time. Very few reading this will have worked with anything higher voltage and, for most, that’s probably the first time you’ve realised ...
Why is my cable pulling out of the box?
It also means water can get in and corrode the connections or cause tripping. Generally, this is only really an issue for lights than can be moved, e.g. spike lights.
Do LV lights drain water?
LV light fittings work well for surface or inset wall lights, where the water can drain away fairly easily. In the case of ground or spike lights, it’s my opinion that only ELV should be used.
Can LV lighting cause tripping?
Whereas, with LV installations, the amount of water in any part of the installation can cause tripping issues – and we all know that few have the luxury of having a dedicated circuit for outdoor lighting. Instead, 90% of the time, we have the lighting installation feed from some part of the kitchen.
Can you install a 50 mm conduit?
If you can install a larger 50-63mm duct between joint boxes, it will make pulling cables through easier. Ground-type permitting, burying the duct 600mm will save it from being damaged later on. For those pesky foxes, use a 10 or 20mm flexible conduit for the small, pre-installed flexes on the lights, e.g. spike lights – these always seem to be a fox favourite for some reason.
Can you add more cables to LED lights?
I would personally add more cables, or cables with spare cores, so that if extra lights are needed they can be added, since transformers and LED drivers have limits to the number of lights they can power.
Is low voltage electrical work required?
Something commonly missed is the fact that electrical work within a garden (low voltage) is notifiable under Part P to building control for additions, alterations and new installations. The work will also require an electrical installation certificate, if a new circuit has been run, or a minor electrical installation certificate, if it’s an alteration to an existing circuit.
What type of plug is used for a RCD outdoor light?
The cable will be terminated into a 13A Plug, powered by a double socket, which is a ring main on an RCD, the outdoor light comes preinstalled with a connector strip.
Do you need flex cable if you have a wire?
1.) Even if is not the wire oudoor you still need to run a flex cable, if is inside (only if you run surface trunking you can use grey T&E)
Do you need RDC sockets for double socket?
3.) If you have that double socket where light will be plug protected already by RCD into main consumer box you don't need RDC socket. use a normal one that isfine. Is quite oggy to have duo RCD protection for a light, and sometime cause problem tripping very often.
Can you use 5 amp fused in plug top?
As it is going to be plugged in via a 5amp fused in plug top that means that it is not a perminant and can easily be isolated by removing plug etc . I assume you are going to join via connector block inside vent duct. Pretty bad practice I would use a wago ip rated box and wago flex connectors.
What can a cable be wrapped around?
The cable can also be wrapped around fixed objects, such as, poles, beams or tree branches.
How far apart are Brightech outdoor lights?
The Brightech Ambience Pro Commercial Grade Outdoor Light Strand that I purchased spaces out their light-bulbs 36” apart. This is useful information when designing light coverage.
How to get bulb, carabiner and eye hook to meet?
Note – In order to get the bulb, carabiner and eye-hook to meet I had to pull the sting line tight. This pulling action, pulled my cable out of my straight line a bit . I was OK with this, as it also kept my 2 nd run of string light tighter. If you want to avoid this, you will need to use zip ties, or a different connection the house.
What is Ambiance Pro string light?
The Ambiance Pro light string is all black, has a hanger mounting hole and is a heavy duty cord, that is thicker than any other cords I’ve seen. This string light is also dimmer compatible.
What happens if you put a cable around a tree?
Cables installed around a tree trunk will cause damage to the tree as the bark grow is causes a strangulation effect to the tree. A cable around the truck causes a restriction that keeps the sap from flowing through the tree, eventually killing the tree.
How many strands of light do you need for a light bulb?
The lights have 3 feet of spacing between each bulb and you can connect up to 8 strands end to end.
Can you put string lights in a hole?
Once the cable is taut, it’s time to install the string lights. Some commercial grade string lights come with built in holes for hanging. To allow for easy string light cord replacement, I chose to use zip ties for cable attachment, as opposed to feeding the cable directly through the string light mounting holes. Make sure to start your string light with the power plug in the proper location, in order to plug the string in.
Which cable is easier to terminate than SWA?
As an amateur I would suggest you use SY cable as it's far easier to terminate than SWA if you've had no practice at such things.
What does IP56 cable mean?
Waterproof and dustproof in laymans terms. In this case IP56 means the unit is virtualy dustproof and is waterproof against the rain and if subjected to a hosepipe or pressure washer.
Frequently asked questions about 12 volts
There is no difference. Low voltage is any voltage below 50 volts. So 12 volts is low voltage.
Frequently asked questions about products
AC refers to alternating current. Our 24 W, 60 W, 150 W transformers are AC transformers. DC is direct current. Our 24 W and 12 W transformers are DC transformers and can be plugged directly into the power outlet without a cable between the power outlet and the transformer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Service
You can always call us at +31 88 43 44 517, send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit a dealer. Then we can have a look and think along with you.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Garden Lights System
You need a transformer to convert the 230 volts from the power outlet to 12 volts.
Frequently asked questions about smart
While the Switch can be installed indoors, you must take into account that the dark-light sensor will not work. This sensor switches the lighting on when it is dark and off when it is light. For optimal operation, the Switch Plus should therefore be installed outdoors.
Who owns Hudson Lighting?
Former electrician Chris Hudson, now owner of Hudson Lighting, shares his top tips for ensuring longevity in garden lighting installations. If you can, use extra low voltage (ELV) over low voltage (LV) every time. Very few reading this will have worked with anything higher voltage and, for most, that’s probably the first time you’ve realised ...
Why is my cable pulling out of the box?
It also means water can get in and corrode the connections or cause tripping. Generally, this is only really an issue for lights than can be moved, e.g. spike lights.
Do LV lights drain water?
LV light fittings work well for surface or inset wall lights, where the water can drain away fairly easily. In the case of ground or spike lights, it’s my opinion that only ELV should be used.
Can LV lighting cause tripping?
Whereas, with LV installations, the amount of water in any part of the installation can cause tripping issues – and we all know that few have the luxury of having a dedicated circuit for outdoor lighting. Instead, 90% of the time, we have the lighting installation feed from some part of the kitchen.
Can you install a 50 mm conduit?
If you can install a larger 50-63mm duct between joint boxes, it will make pulling cables through easier. Ground-type permitting, burying the duct 600mm will save it from being damaged later on. For those pesky foxes, use a 10 or 20mm flexible conduit for the small, pre-installed flexes on the lights, e.g. spike lights – these always seem to be a fox favourite for some reason.
Can you add more cables to LED lights?
I would personally add more cables, or cables with spare cores, so that if extra lights are needed they can be added, since transformers and LED drivers have limits to the number of lights they can power.
Is low voltage electrical work required?
Something commonly missed is the fact that electrical work within a garden (low voltage) is notifiable under Part P to building control for additions, alterations and new installations. The work will also require an electrical installation certificate, if a new circuit has been run, or a minor electrical installation certificate, if it’s an alteration to an existing circuit.
