The type of wire to use is dependent on different factors, such as the type of spot, the voltage and the amperage carried by the wire. To keep it simple, we have made a distinction between 12 V, 230 V and other current-driven spots.
- 230 V: You can use 1.5 mm² wires for 230 V recessed or surfaced mounted spots without problems. As standard, you need three wires. Note that three wires will not be enough for all configurations. For example, you may need five wires to dim a spot. Make sure you look this up beforehand.
- Current-driven spots: You can also use 1.5 mm² wire for current-driven 700 mA spots. This also applies to other often used amperages such as 350 mA and 500 mA because LEDs consume very little power.
- 12 V: The type of wire depends on the total load and the distance. The capacity and distance of the spots will have a negative effect, which means that you might need a thicker wire. We have created a useful calculation form for you to quickly figure out the correct wire thickness.
If we examine the type of wire, we see that a XVB is used as standard. If you need an outdoor wire, it’s best to use an EXVB wire that can be laid in the ground.
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