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    Jun 4, 2012, 06:01 PM
    What size of Conduit is required for 12 2 low voltage cable
    I want to bury my garden lighting cable in conduit what size conduit is needed to allow pulling of 12 2 direct barrel low voltage lighting wire.
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    Jun 4, 2012, 06:20 PM
    3/4" should be fine.
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    Jun 4, 2012, 07:07 PM
    Is your cable listed for underground use? The outside ground is considered as a ":Wet" area. Therefore, cable, even if it is in a conduit has to listed for unse underground.

    Also, just curious, how much voltage and amperage is this cable coing to carry.
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