[evdok]

Looking to fit this to a gazebo, what electrical wire would I need?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This ok or too extreme?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Core-Round-...f2e1370d4&th=1

[xenon]

Cable is fine from an electrical capacity point of view (you could use much smaller given the current demand of virtually nothing, 0.063A) but if it's outside in a Gazebo armored cable would be better but this is fine if there's no foot traffic over it.

[evdok]

Thanks, its just for rainy days for customers to stand under as only a handful are allowed in shop, will be fitted with plug on other end.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by evdok

Looking to fit this to a gazebo, what electrical wire would I need?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This ok or too extreme?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Core-Round-...f2e1370d4&th=1

Just FYI, IP54 is not waterproof. If you are looking for something that will last you'll need IPx5 or preferably IPx6.

[evdok]

Originally Posted by Pentland

Just FYI, IP54 is not waterproof. If you are looking for something that will last you'll need IPx5 or preferably IPx6.

Im aware of the rating, but as its just for attaching to the inside of a new 6x3m gazebo on wet days I think it should be fine.

[NanasBack]

If any part of that fitting is metal, it must have an earth wire.
It also doesn't mention being double insulated.

I would suggest buying 3 core cable, not 2 core.

[evdok]

Originally Posted by NanasBack

If any part of that fitting is metal, it must have an earth wire.
It also doesn't mention being double insulated.

I would suggest buying 3 core cable, not 2 core.

Its all plastic, maybe you guys can recommend a light for use Unser a gazebo which will run off a socket which will be 3m away, in the region of £30

[Malone]

Originally Posted by evdok

Its all plastic, maybe you guys can recommend a light for use Unser a gazebo which will run off a socket which will be 3m away, in the region of £30

Why not just use some battery powered outdoor fairy lights? Cost about £10 on Amazon 👍

[TiredGeek]

I'd say you're leaving yourself open with liability etc if it's 240v and just put up by yourself. At the very least I'd be using an RCD to plug it into....

Consider this:
Moron in gazebo, see's light, pulls on cord, light falls down and cracks the case, moron picks it up and get a belt. Your fault no matter how dumb they were being. Ambulance chaser would love that.

Go for battery powered no matter how much they cost. Less potential hassle in the long run. I saw some xmas tree lights today that would be perfect, 100 LED, 2x AAA batteries, £2.99!