Can I use Flex Conduit outside?

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Fithawk, Jul 5, 2015.

  1. Fithawk

    Fithawk Member

    I need to run 10mm cable, externally, from my upstairs bathroom to my Consumer Unit. I've always used rigid conduit in the past, however Flexi would make this job much easier. So, a couple of questions; Can I run Flexi outside? Plastic? Or Steel coated?

    Thanks.
     
  2. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    Run trucking indoors hate shower cables outside!
     
  3. Why not SWA it? Cable and trunking in one.

    Not cheap, I know...

    (Can't answer your actual Q - soz.)
     
  4. flateric

    flateric Well-Known Member

    I think it would look a mess I don't think you would get it straight :)
     
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  5. seneca

    seneca Screwfix Select

    Use Hi-Tuff.
     
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  6. spinlondon

    spinlondon Screwfix Select

    Pyro.
     
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  7. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    10mm split concentric, with cattle guard /cable guard capping at bottom if prone to impact.
     
  8. solarsparks

    solarsparks Member

    The answer you are looking for is yes you can. Plastic is fine provided impact unlikely. Support with saddles.
     
  9. sparky Si-Fi

    sparky Si-Fi Screwfix Select

    10mm inside flexible conduit, not the best design, as Lec says, split concentric

    Oh yeah new circuit as well so its notifyable and warrants an EIC for regulations
     
  10. flateric

    flateric Well-Known Member

    I don't think you can buy that by the meter ????????? I could be wrong if not, a dear job :D
     
  11. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    By the meter is the only way it's sold these days :)
     
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  12. flateric

    flateric Well-Known Member

    Its a long long time ago since I bought any
    :rolleyes:
     
  13. flateric

    flateric Well-Known Member

    It was on a roll and that what you got :)
     
  14. Fithawk

    Fithawk Member

    Thanks for all the advice guys. Decided against that idea and going internal.
     

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