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[I_want_an_Omega]

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

[RobG]

1mm T/E is sufficient depending on cable run. Don`t forget to wire them in parallel

[I_want_an_Omega]

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 ..........

[RobG]

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

[tigers_gonads]

Are these cables being run in a conduit rob ?

[Martian]

Don't forget it will need signing off

[I_want_an_Omega]

Don't forget it will need signing off

Yep

[I_want_an_Omega]

Are these cables being run in a conduit rob ?

Wasn't planning on that Steve - the entire run is in a roof ..............

[Martian]

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.

[Elite Pete]

Don't forget it will need signing off

I've got a Biro you can use Rob

[I_want_an_Omega]

Don't forget it will need signing off

I've got a Biro you can use Rob

 

thanks all