Huge wrote:
Tony Hayes writes:
Is it OK to run telephone extension cable normally sold for indoor use on
the outside,

No. The UV in the sunlight will destroy the PVC insulation.

.... but only after a long time and if the cable run is exposed to a
lot of (sun)light. If, for example, it runs along under the eaves it
will last for years with no problem.


or is there a specific cable for the job?

Yes. Exterior grade telephone cable... )

Probably not quite so easy to come by as 'ordinary' telephone cable
but I'm sure it's available.

--
Chris Green )