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    Oct 22, 2010, 08:16 AM
    Direct burial cable
    How deep does a wire have to be buried to not have to be in conduit?
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    Oct 22, 2010, 08:29 AM

    If you want to use UF cable, then column 1 of table 300.5 of the NEC requires 24" minimum.

    There may be other alternatives, what exactly are you trying to do?

    Please review NEC Table 300.5 for the information you need.

    You can link to the from the above stickies.
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