Arctic Flex

[taycast]

Hi,

From what I have been reading on the forum, I need to upgrade the wiring for my 3 x 150 w security lights which are fed from the garage lighting circuit. I plan to use 3 x Ashley J501 16 Amp Downlighter Junction Boxes inside garage fed by 1.5mm t&e, with 1.5mm arctic flex between each box and each external light. The lights are currently wired with normal 1.5mm t & e, which I read deteriorates with the sun and cold.

Does my plan sound ok

Can you get arctic/suitable outdoor flex in white or is it ok to paint it

Thanks again

 

[333rocky333]

The only Artic flex I know is yellow for 110v and blue for 240v

 

[Lectrician]

Arctic flex is designed to remain flexible in the cold to allow it to be used safely as an extension lead on sites etc where it will be moved on a constant basis in the cold.

I would use some black flex, and would be happy to use .75 or 1mm for the final drop to the fittings.