ᐅ Which type of electrical cable is suitable for parking lot lights and an outdoor socket?

Since pipes are currently being installed for another project, I want to proactively pull the appropriate electrical cable for 5 connected parking lot lights and 1 outdoor socket. I don’t have the lights yet, but they will likely be low-power fixtures to provide subtle illumination of the parking area. What type of electrical cable do I need for this? Suitable for outdoor use. Thanks in advance!

Rubber-sheathed underground cable, probably three times 1.5 mm². Buy it at an electrician’s shop to get the right one.

Depending on the length of the cable, consider whether 3x2.5 is needed. If you want to be able to switch the lights individually, using 5x1.5 or 5x2.5 would be recommended.

Thanks Nordlys and Mycraft!

Mycraft schrieb:

Depending on the cable length, consider whether you need 3x2.5 mm² (3x2.5 mm² / 3x2.5 mm²). If you want to be able to switch the lights individually, then 5x1.5 mm² or 5x2.5 mm² would be appropriate.

Thanks for the advice! The plan is for the lower 3 lights, the upper 2 lights, and 1 outdoor socket to be powered via a single cable. Would you therefore recommend 5x2.5 mm² (5x2.5 mm²)?

Depending on the length. If the wattage is low, then 1.5 is sufficient.