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Led lights in a shed

  • 11-11-2020 06:50PM
    #1
    popa smurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭


    Is .75 guage cable ok for two 60 watt led lights in a shed.


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  • #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,516 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    60w @230v or 12v, or 60w-equivalent bulbs?


  • #3
    Lenar3556
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Lenar3556


    popa smurf wrote: »
    Is .75 guage cable ok for two 60 watt led lights in a shed.

    1.5mm NYMJ cable would probably be better. Where are the two lights being wired from?


  • #4
    popa smurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭popa smurf


    Lenar3556 wrote: »
    1.5mm NYMJ cable would probably be better. Where are the two lights being wired from?
    They are added to existing light in shed and I am using 60 watt led bulbs.


  • #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,692 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    popa smurf wrote: »
    Is .75 guage cable ok for two 60 watt led lights in a shed.


    At mains voltage (230VAC) 120 watts is a little over 0.5 amps. A 0.75mm cable can be used for a current of this size. However it is not permitted to wire lighting circuits in a cable this small. I would advise against this.


  • #6
    alan4cult
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭alan4cult


    @2011
    Yeah I thought so too. What is 0.75mm cable used for, I rarely if ever see it?


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  • #7
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,692 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    alan4cult wrote: »
    @2011
    Yeah I thought so too. What is 0.75mm cable used for, I rarely if ever see it?

    Lots of things, for example wiring from a lamp holder to a ceiling rose this cable size is permitted. I remember using it for wiring outdoor speakers.


  • #8
    popa smurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭popa smurf


    Thanks guys for reply. I am going to change cable size to 1.5 for peace of mind, I didn't heir on here what I wanted to heir, sure it will be grand, so thanks again for replys


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