Outside lights - differene between NYY-J and Hituf cables

[GwBikes]

As some of you will know im installing some outside lights on my farm.

Been looking on TLC website and they sell NYY-J cable which appears to be perfect for the job.

From searching on here, seems Hituf cable is simular but used more often than NYY-J.

Is there any reason for this? Was wondering if there is and advantages I'm not aware of?

Just to confirm I'm clipping the cable direct to wood / metal for some floodlights.

 

[Chri5]

Hi tuff is double layered sheath, NYY is single sheath.

Thus NYY is easier to work with has better mbr and a smaller profile.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Hi tuff is double layered sheath, NYY is single sheath.

Thus NYY is easier to work with has better mbr and a smaller profile.

Agree. Hi-Tuf is a right PITA in cold weather. It will stay the shape of the reel that it came on (eg resembling a coiled spring!).

 

[GwBikes]

Thanks for the replies.

If NYY-J is easier to use may I ask why it's hardly mentioned on here and always the Hituf cable that seems to be used?

Thanks in advance.

 

[GwBikes]

Just to add, my main reason for asking is because it seems TLC has stopped selling Hituf cable.