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SIDE-EMITTING FIBRE CABLES
Multi-Core Side-Emitting Strip Light Fibre Cable
Multi-core side-emitting strip light fibre cable is insulated in a clear UV-protected sheath. The fibre cores are made of PMMA (PolyMethylMethAcrylate) and transmit cold light from the illuminator with no electricity or heat in the fibre cable.
Side-emitting fibre cables emit light 360°, giving them a neon-type appearance ideal for signage, strip lighting, and suspended lighting features. LightEFX fibre optic strip lighting is chlorine and saltwater-resistant, making it perfect for pools, spas, steam rooms, and perimeter lighting along paths and driveways.
KEY FEATURES
360° Light Emission
Emits light from all sides, creating a continuous neon-like glow along the entire cable length.
Chemical Resistant
Chlorine and saltwater-resistant. Safe for pools, spas, steam rooms, and marine environments.
No Electricity in Fibre
Light is transmitted from the illuminator. The fibre carries no electrical current, fully safe for submerged use.
Multi-Core Construction
Multiple fibre strands bundled in a single cable for maximum light output and uniform glow.
APPLICATIONS
Pool & spa lighting
Signage & neon effects
Perimeter & path lighting
Steam rooms & wet areas
Suspended lighting features
Driveway lighting
SPECIFICATIONS
| Material | PMMA (PolyMethylMethAcrylate) |
| Diameter Range | 4 mm to 18 mm (outer diameter) |
| Type | Multi-core, insulated (clear UV-protected sheath) |
| Light Emission | 360° side-emitting (neon-type glow) |
| Chemical Resistance | Chlorine & saltwater resistant |
| Availability | Rolls or custom-cut prefabricated lengths |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Side-Emitting Fibre Cable Questions
How is side-emitting fibre different from LED strip or neon flex?
LED strip and neon flex carry electricity along their full length. Side-emitting fibre carries light only, generated by a remote illuminator, so there is no power, no wiring, and no heat in the cable itself. That makes it usable in wet areas, submerged locations, and places where running electrical cable would be difficult or unsafe.
Can it be used in a swimming pool or spa?
Yes. The clear sheath is chlorine and saltwater resistant and UV protected. Because no electricity reaches the cable, it is well suited to pool perimeters, spas, steam rooms, and water features.
Which diameter should I choose?
The 4 mm cable suits fine detail work, edge lighting, and tight bends. The 13 mm and 18 mm options give a much thicker, brighter glowing line and read better over longer viewing distances, which suits pool perimeters, signage, and architectural features.
Can the cable be cut to length?
Yes. It is supplied cut to order in 1 metre increments with a 1 metre minimum, and can also be trimmed on site. Light is fed in from one end, so the cut end simply terminates the run.
Do I need an illuminator as well as the cable?
Yes. The cable transmits light but does not produce it, so every run needs a fibre optic illuminator feeding one end. Colour changing illuminators let the whole run shift colour without any change to the cable.
Can it be suspended across an open span?
Not on its own, as this cable has no structural core and will sag. For suspended runs use the wire tension version, which has an internal steel wire and spans up to 30 metres between fixing points.
RELATED PRODUCTS
End-Emitting Bare Fibre Cable
0.50 mm to 3.00 mm single-core fibre for star ceilings, signage, and point-source light applications. Sold by the metre.
Wire Tension Side-Emitting Cable
13.50 mm side-emitting cable with internal steel wire for suspended lighting features and crystal installations.
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