Hi Tuff Cable

[Midwest]

Read a thread a couple weeks back about using Hi Tuff cable for outside lighting. I'm quoting for some outside lights, on a south facing wall. Thinking of using Hi Tuff, but never used it before and only gonna need about 25m, so doubt I'll be able to get it in such small quantity from my wholesalers. Is it called Hi Tuff or NYY-J, or are they the same thing. I'm having trouble sourcing some from reputable on-line supplier (that sells it by the metre).

 

[andyb]

Most wholesalers should cut it for you Midwest, My local one does.
Have you tried TLC if you prefer on-line, I'm sure they sell by the metre.

 

[Midwest]

Can't see it on TLC, seen something on the net that they've stopped selling it? I'll try locally.

 

[andyb]

Try this link

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Cable_Index/NYY/index.html

 

[Midwest]

Take it the Hi Tuff & NYY are just brand names?

 

[andyb]

Take it the Hi Tuff & NYY are just brand names?

As far as I'm aware, that's how I understand it. Not 100% if there's a difference but my wholesaler has not given me HiTuff for a while now, when I ask I get NYY-J.

 

[Midwest]

Cool. I hear its a bit of a bitch to use in cold weather. Guess best to warm it up on the radiator before installing! Cheers Andyb

 

[Andy78]

I believe Hi tuff is a brand name and NYY-J is a cable descriptor much like SY, YY, 6242Y, etc

 

[Octopus]

I bought a reel of 50m just yesterday - and most times I use it, I don't bother with cable clips I use SWA cleats - far better

 

[Risteard]

Hi-Tuff is widely used over here. It can be a bit of a pain to strip though.

 

[NDG Elecs]

I order NYY from TLC usually as local wholesaler does not do it. They only do the clear sheathed stuff which would look carp. I like NYY, nice cable to work with except when it's freezing outside. Then it's a right pig

Edit: just saw #7 Mid. Yep not easy to get nice bends when it is really cold.

 

[ruston]

Can't see it on TLC, seen something on the net that they've stopped selling it? I'll try locally.

I was just prompted to have a look, Amazon do it.
Free delivery too.

PS. 30 mtrs 1.5 3 core £25. 49 delivered free.

 

[Midwest]

Cheers ruston, tlc do sell, just looking at the wrong name for the product. But the Amazon price is good.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Most wholesalers should cut it for you Midwest, My local one does.
Have you tried TLC if you prefer on-line, I'm sure they sell by the metre.

Yes - I think they do.

 

[Geordie Spark]

If I ever get round to it I'll be using some to get leccy to my garage at the bottom of the garden.

I'm planning to fly it on stainless steel catenary with one end fixed to the house & the other about 5 metres up a scaffy pole planted in the ground.

It's not going to be used for anything more than a couple of twin sockets and a flourrie or two so I'm thinking 4mm should be enough - subject to Voltage Drop.