[cwcb08]

:dunno: does this plan look doable? i already have a the 12/3 buried from the garage to the shed ( thas what i had available), I'm not so much worried about code but function ( not burning either down would be ideal too )


the switch and two lights in the middle are just a thought because the buried wire has the extra hot and having lights on both buildings pointing in would let us hang out in the yard more after dark:thThumbsU

:thanku:

:wwp:
to keep this mtf related i used mum and dads '15 gc1710tlb(cb65 hoe & dl 95 loader) so of course i took some pics ( for fun and future reference)

one of our dogs checking out the trench

testing out the led worklight after getting home one night

 

[poncho62]

I am no electrician, just deliver the stuff...........I would put the underground wire through some PVC conduit at the very least....its cheap.

 

[cwcb08]

its in the O pipe

 

[Upper5Percent]

At 12 in. deep, use direct-bury UF-B (underground feeder) cable, provided it meets three criteria: It has GFCI protection before it enters the ground, is limited to 120 volts, and is protected by no more than a 20-amp fuse or breaker. We recommend this for your situation—it's only 1 ft. deep and you don't have to put the cable inside expensive conduit.

At 18 in. deep, run THWN-2 conductors inside PVC conduit. This method lets you run any size circuit, so it's a good idea if you want to run electricity to other items besides your water feature.

At 24 in. deep, run direct-bury UF-B cable. There's one restriction: It needs a conduit where the cable is exposed on the outside of the house and to 18 in. below the ground. Burying the cable 24 in. just requires more digging.

 

[Drangd]

Great drawing.

Notes:
You only need 12-2 with ground to the first junction

Romex is not rated to be buried. Depending on your soil and rain amount you have started a clock ticking it will take a few years before you have a phase to ground fault. The moisture in the ground will seap into the romex's sheath and then the copper wire will corrode due to moisture.

Distance between structures? Distance determines the size of the conductors.
Post the distance and the loads in amps or watts and I will do the calculation for you. You may be surprised how big the wire needs to be.

Running romex or UF cable in conduit is a no no. Sure you can do it. Neither are rated for a wet location which is what the NEC says underground conduits are. UF (no conduit) big enough with enough conductors is always an option. Your going to hate working with it. Yes sleeving it from physical damage is a requirement.

Hate being the party pooper.

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