Outdoor wiring

[ichinen]

Hi guys,

I'm about to install some outdoor architectural wall spotlights. As the wall is painted white and the only solution I've got is to clip the cable on the wall, I was wondering if there's any white cable that I can use considering the external influences and UV protection?
I know black rubber cable is ok but it won't look nice on a white wall...
The wall is facing north-west and among buildings


Any suggestion?

Cheers​

 

[telectrix]

white FP200 is ideal in this situation. you can use plastic clips or white p clips for fixing, but if using p clips, use brass screws. nothing worse than rust stains on a white wall.

 

[Big n Daft]

You can get white T+E.
What about white conduit?

 

[Big n Daft]

white FP200 is ideal in this situation. you can use plastic clips or white p clips for fixing, but if using p clips, use brass screws. nothing worse than rust stains on a white wall.

Good call, Tel

 

[Deleted member 26818]

At the end of the day, it is for you to decide whether mechanical or UV protection is required, when deciding on what type of cable should be used.
It might be that the solution is to use white sheathed MICC, or run cables internally entering the light fittings at the rear.
Even white T&E can be used externally, if no mechanical or UV protection is required.