What can I use for direct burial wireing? [Archive]

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rafahmed

Mar 1, 2012, 01:00 AM

I am converting my front garden for blockpaving using concret and scret and block paving and adding some lighting
Can I use tq flex 1.5x3 cable for direct burial

tkrussell

Mar 1, 2012, 03:32 AM

Does not appear that TQ cable is rated for direct burial:

BS6500 Cables (http://www.bs6500.co.uk/)

Here is one that is;

SWA Cable - BS5467 Steel Wire Armoured Cable (SWA) PVC (http://www.eland.co.uk/electricalcable/armouredcable/cable61/swa-cable--bs5467-steel-wire-armoured-pvc.html)