SWA cable source

3 core

Screwfix is cheaper over 50m (but in two pieces, so a long run will need joining). TLC cheaper for 100m.

Christian.

Batt Cables

Christian,

Thanks for the research!

No single run will be longer than about 15 or 20m, planned use for low wattage lighting around garden. However, I have a few more projects in the pipeline so I was thinking it may be cheaper to but a 100m drum now. Planning on running SWA to a waterproof junction box mounted above ground level on fence posts, than a suitable outdoor cable (non SWA) from box up post to light fitting mounted at top. Is this OK as far as the regs go? What type of cable should I use for these runs?

Alan.

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I'd still use SWA. Hi-Tuf is also available, but is often more expensive. You'd need one or the other, as you need an external cable with UV protection. Hi-Tuf is easier to work with, though.

Christian.

Hi-Tuf is easier to work with, though. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Exactly why I wanted to go this route. As I'll daisy-chain each light this method allows a smaller, flexible cable to each fitting, and SWA in/out of each weatherproof box.