Outdoor Electrical Wiring Requirements
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How to Install Outdoor Electrical Wiring |
Installing Outdoor Electrical Wiring
[ad#block]Question: I have a permit to install a outside light with a receptacle at the base of our flag pole.
- I have a 15 amp breaker on the outside of our house that is 12 wire.
- I don’t know how deep to dig for the wire.
- The distance is 37 feet from the house to flag.
- I think there are three ways of doing it,but I just need to understand one.
Please help.
Thank you,
Mark
This electrical question came from: Mark, a Homeowner from Amherst, New York
Additional Comments: I was told to go to this site. It’s very helpful
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Mark.
How to Install Outdoor Electrical Wiring
- Mark, if you will be installing PVC conduit then it must be installed at a depth of 18 inches below grade.
- If you will be installing UF Direct Burial Cable then it must be buried at a depth of 24 inches below grade.
- Make sure your receptacle is a GFI for proper protection.
The Following links will assist you with your outdoor electrical wiring:
- Home Electrical Code
- Electrical Code Directory covering AFCI circuit, electrical-boxes, electrical-circuit, electrical-code-outlets, electrical GFCI, electrical-grounding, electrical-project, electrical-services, electrical-underground, electrical-wiring, electrical-wiring-code, lighting-codes and smoke-detectors.
- Circuit Breakers
- House Wiring Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Lighting For The Home
- Lighting Electrical Codes
- Electrical Wire for the Home
- Complete listing of electrical wire types and parts used for home projects with electrical code information serves as selection guidelines.
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