Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics).

Posted by IHC Red on April 14, 2012 at 07:10:14 from (208.107.89.121):

Below are some images with a schematic.

I need to come out of the house about 5' off the ground, drop down into the ground and then cut across the yard at least 35 feet. I've been reading posts on this board for a while and I have some ideas of what I need to do. I just have a few questions.

1.) From the schematic, what is the best path ? location B to D would be the easiest, but C to D would require less digging. (I would like to reroute a water valve to location C, so this may not be the ideal location for both power and water access.

2.) As I understand it, the wire must be buried 18" deep if inside conduit and 24" if not. (It's also a good idea to place some "Caution buried electrical wire" tape above the wire before covering.

3.) I'm thinking 10-3 and a 30 amp 220V breaker will be enough to run small power tools and lights. Is this correct ?

4.) Will I need a "ground" rod at the shed and what kind of panel box should I get for the shed ?

5.) What size PVC conduit would be enough for 10-3 exterior wire ? (I'll assume the sections must be cemented together.)

Thanks in advance.

Replies:

• Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). evilboweivel 12:39:22 04/14/12 (0)
• Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). paul 10:54:19 04/14/12 (4)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). jm. 18:38:14 04/14/12 (0)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). IHC Red 12:46:46 04/14/12 (2)
    • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). buickanddeere 14:54:24 04/14/12 (0)
    • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). paul 13:58:47 04/14/12 (0)
• Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). dr sportster 08:47:04 04/14/12 (0)
• Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). mike stockwell 08:44:14 04/14/12 (0)
• Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). John T 08:36:21 04/14/12 (4)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). massey333 13:54:54 04/14/12 (1)
    • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). John T 15:06:06 04/14/12 (0)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). IHC Red 10:43:54 04/14/12 (1)
    • Update John T 13:21:40 04/14/12 (0)
• Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). buickanddeere 08:36:21 04/14/12 (2)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). IHC Red 10:49:53 04/14/12 (1)
    • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). buickanddeere 14:19:19 04/14/12 (0)
• Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). IaGary 07:45:39 04/14/12 (7)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). buickanddeere 14:23:58 04/14/12 (4)
    • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). IaGary 15:03:04 04/14/12 (3)
      • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). willie in mn 17:36:52 04/14/12 (0)
      • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). IHC Red 15:56:25 04/14/12 (1)
        • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). dr sportster 09:36:46 04/15/12 (0)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). bob in oakboro 08:44:05 04/14/12 (0)
  • Re: Questions about buried power to a new shed (Pics). IHC Red 08:03:13 04/14/12 (0)

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