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    Oct 18, 2013, 07:44 PM
    What type wire
    Running wire to a shed. Buried approx. 200' of pipe from panel to box in shed. Do I still have to use underground wire or can I just use standard 10/3?
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    Oct 19, 2013, 05:04 AM
    If by standard you mean indoor NM cable then no, definitely not. You need wet location cable/wire for any underground installation.
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