What would people suggest as a cheap way to afford a bit of protection to
some low votage (24v) electrical cable running between a shed and a pond
pump?

Basically we're talking protection from the elements and from
rodents/anything else that might nibble at it..

Hosepipe seems the obvious choice, but the local Focus and builders
merchants don't seem to have anything other than "normal" garden hose,
which isn't wide enough..

regards
Paul
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