I have a direct buried cable (running off a 20 amp breaker for three outdoor lights) that has a slight nick in its plastic covering. Will it work?
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If you let it dry first before putting it back in the ground first, yes. Once dried, it feels a lot like electrical tape.
999409
it is sealed, so it should be fine for that. The leads that come off the back are short, so you would have to make sure that your connection is sealed
1132616
You need to use romex electrical cable staples. this will definitely won't work, nor would to be safe
1842169
I replaced an outdoor solar light with this battery and did not notice any difference. You should ask an electrician if the higher amperage would damage the device you are using.
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I'm not a licensed electrician, but that being said.... I have done a lot of "DIY" jobs. I don't believe this is rated for burial, at least there's no indication on the jacket that it is. However, if your going to be runing conduit underground (PVC or steal with water tight fittings) and running this inside (check code) but I'd say you should be fine. I'd aslo say cost wise you'd probbaly be better off with 4 individual wires that a jacketed cable....
524669
It does have plastic shielding so as long as the connection is safe from the elements I cant see any reason why it wouldnt work
598012
I ran the #8 from the exterior load center to the Talon box underground, inside Carlon PVC conduit. You can get direct burial wire but the conduit is just a safer choice. A 50 amp breaker will work for this purpose.
118684
I put one in the garage for the outside lights and did not ground it. I just screwed it to the box. It worked just fine.
1049651
I'm sure it will work, but my experience with this specific cable was not good. The insulation started unwrapping shortly after I purchased it.
554213
Well, I wouldn't. I answer that way because I KNOW that it would be a wiring problem (either within the fixture or exterior to the fixture). So the FIRST thing I would do is to find out WHY it's shorting. If your wiring is exposed, you might try using plastic conduit to minimize the exposure to water. You might also make sure that no exposed wire touches metal. among other things. I would let someone who understands electrical circuitry look at it, and make a determination as to what the problems are. Electricians can be expensive, so I would opt for a 'handyman' type. That way you won't be throwing good money after bad. Well, I wouldn't. I answer that way because I KNOW that it would be a wiring problem (either within the fixture or exterior to the fixture). So the FIRST thing I would do is to find out WHY it's shorting. If your wiring is exposed, you might try using plastic conduit to minimize the exposure to water. You might also make sure that no exposed wire touches metal. among other things. I would let someone who understands electrical circuitry look at it, and make a determination as to what the problems are. Electricians can be expensive, so I would opt for a 'handyman' type. That way you won't be... » Read More Well, I wouldn't. I answer that way because I KNOW that it would be a wiring problem (either within the fixture or exterior to the fixture). So the FIRST thing I would do is to find out WHY it's shorting. If your wiring is exposed, you might try using plastic conduit to minimize the exposure to water. You might also make sure that no exposed wire touches metal. among other things. I would let someone who understands electrical circuitry look at it, and make a determination as to what the problems are. Electricians can be expensive, so I would opt for a 'handyman' type. That way you won't be throwing good money after bad. « Show Less
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You would use the ones that are designed to be outdoors and the connections should be soldered instead of the plugs otherwise you are just asking for trouble. If you do not know how to do this hire an electrician that has worked with these.
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If your going to bury it I would use duct pipe (PVC) to run it through and cap the ends with caulking, that way if you have to replace or move it later you can just pull it out and feed new cable through. I do that with all my cables, speaker wires and low power lines for outdoor trains.
475314
Are you referring to the insulation coating? If so, then no. However, you might have to strip the ends to make contact with the device you're plugging in to.
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Hello Alex, Yes the body of the cable can be outside. However the cable cannot be installed with direct burial underground. If you were feeding the cable through the ground, it would need to be fed through a PVC pipe. Thanks, Mediabridge Customer Support
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hey Zack! although this tool will strip the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable I never use this. not sure whether you know this or not and pardon me if I'm stating the obvious but you don't strip the individual strands on Cat5 cable. anyway, I use a little yellow cable stripper to "strip" the plastic sleeve from the Cat5 cable, if you like I can find it for you, it's a simple yellow plastic tool that's around $7 I think. you place the Cat5 cable in the tool, it clamps down and you twist the tool around the cable 2-3 times, works well. I've never used the tripper in the crimping tools, they always cut into the strands too much imo
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If it is only 120 watts and a total of 4 lights then yes, you could use a smaller gauge exterior cord. I would recommend that you not leave the connection point where your lights plug in not be in an area that water may build up. 16/3 cable will handle up to 10 amps and be sufficient for your needs.
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Yes, I used it for my outdoor Malibu lighting which is 12 volts. They actually are lasting longer than the Home Depot brand. Can't go wrong.