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

Created on: 30 Mar 2021 17:09
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Stephan1978
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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!
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Stephan197830 Mar 2021 17:23
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Nordlys schrieb:

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

Up to 70m (230 feet)!
Mycraft30 Mar 2021 18:09
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The total load should not exceed 1000 watts if it is to remain at 1.5.
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Stephan197830 Mar 2021 18:13
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Mycraft schrieb:

For the length, the total load should not exceed 1000 watts if it is to remain at 1.5.
Thank you!
Nida35a30 Mar 2021 18:21
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We installed 5x2.5 mm² (5x0.0039 inch²) black underground cable of the same length.
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Nordlys30 Mar 2021 19:45
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1000 watts is not much. If you connect a kettle to that, it is already insufficient. Therefore, 2.5 mm² (approximately 3 AWG) cable.
Knöpfchen30 Mar 2021 20:52
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The cable cross-section is sized according to the circuit breaker rating. So, usually 16A. Accordingly, for 70m (230 feet), the cross-section should be 6 mm² (9.3 AWG), and even if it is protected with only 6A, a 2.5 mm² (13 AWG) cable is required for the same length.