On 19 May, 12:35, Rich wrote:
I want to have an extra socket in a utility room. The easiest way to
route the cable would be horizontally from an existing socket, then
neatly around the door frame, to the place where I want it. The room
has a solid floor and a solid ceiling. If I route the cable around the
door frame, as mentioned, has it got to be in trunking? I think it
would be neater without.

Thank you...

Rich

Hi Rich.

Its all about mechanical protection. eg.. If you were hovering and
slap it with tthe hoover.

Typical Twin & Earth cable (T&E) on its own isn't the toughest
cable... infact, its only really designed to suffer scuffs and light
abrasion when pulling in.

If it were me, i'd find a way of doing it where it can be protected
inside a wall, trunking etc.
Have you looked at Oval conduit or mini trunking?

Also... have a look at your local B&Q... the have many ways of
offering protection such low profile concealers.

Shay