Low voltage cable

[Tom@tte]

Hi guys

Does any one have any particulars on the best cable to use for low voltage lighting.

Got a large wiring scheme to do which is all low voltage LED lighting but want to make sure I use the best graded cable so not to cause problems later.

Been told to use a 2core twisted pair to gain a lower resistance to the drivers and a beldon twisted pair for the dimming but no one has stated a manufacturer or part number?

any one deal with this at all that can suggest a good graded cable

Cheers lads Tom

 

[shanky887614]

draka make a cheap belden equivilent. you want beldon 8760 (2 core belden)

3 core yy would be my choice for the power unless you want singles then I would use tri rated.

you will need some bootlace ferrules though because the strands are very fine

 

[uksparks]

Can I just be ---- and correct your terminology, presumably you are referring to 12v yes? If so it's ELV extra low voltage, not low voltage.

accept my sinsere apologies should you be referring to 230v

 

[telectrix]

if you are talking about 12V, just be mindful of the fact that the current load for a given wattage is 20 x what it would be @ 240V.

 

[Darkwood]

The OP spec'd LED lighting so either remote drivers or 230v fitting with integral controls... need more info'

 

[Tom@tte]

uksparks sorry my terminology was incorrect I ment to state as 'ELV
Thanks for all the messages and help though lads