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Title: Question for electricians ............
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 24 August 2012, 20:25:26
I want to connect up 3 outside security lights - which will draw a max of 300 watts each. I've got a spare position on my fusebox and a 6amp breaker available.

My question is, can I use 1mm cable to run from the breaker onto the 1st light and then onto 2nd and 3rd

Hopefully I can as I've got the best part of a drum of 1mm cable - fingers crossed.

Thanks - Rob
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: RobG on 24 August 2012, 21:09:44
1mm T/E is sufficient depending on cable run. Don`t forget to wire them in parallel
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 24 August 2012, 21:11:14
Quote from: RobG on 24 August 2012, 21:09:44
1mm T/E is sufficient depending on cable run. Don`t forget to wire them in parallel

Thanks & noted. It's probably about 15m in total ..........
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: RobG on 24 August 2012, 21:13:19
Quote from: Lincs Robert on 24 August 2012, 21:11:14
Quote from: RobG on 24 August 2012, 21:09:44
1mm T/E is sufficient depending on cable run. Don`t forget to wire them in parallel

Thanks & noted. It's probably about 15m in total ..........
1mm T/E :y
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: tigers_gonads on 24 August 2012, 21:28:44
Are these cables being run in a conduit rob ?
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: Martian on 25 August 2012, 02:32:07
Don't forget it will need signing off
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 25 August 2012, 07:47:44
Quote from: Martian on 25 August 2012, 02:32:07
Don't forget it will need signing off

Yep
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 25 August 2012, 07:49:36
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 24 August 2012, 21:28:44
Are these cables being run in a conduit rob ?

Wasn't planning on that Steve - the entire run is in a roof ..............
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: Martian on 25 August 2012, 10:22:29
Quote from: Lincs Robert on 25 August 2012, 07:49:36
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 24 August 2012, 21:28:44
Are these cables being run in a conduit rob ?

Wasn't planning on that Steve - the entire run is in a roof ..............
A 20 metre run in an enclosed (less than 100mm) space with a current demand of 4 amps (1000W) at 230V will result in a voltage drop of just under 4V, so 1mm˛ T&E will be fine for your application.
Don't forget to provide a suitable means of isolation.
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 August 2012, 11:43:49
Quote from: Martian on 25 August 2012, 02:32:07
Don't forget it will need signing off

I've got a Biro you can use Rob ;D ;D
Title: Re: Question for electricians ............
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 25 August 2012, 12:47:23
Quote from: Elite Pete on 25 August 2012, 11:43:49
Quote from: Martian on 25 August 2012, 02:32:07
Don't forget it will need signing off

I've got a Biro you can use Rob ;D ;D

 ;D

thanks all