"Amy L" wrote in message
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I am installing a lamp post in my front yard. I already have electrical
ran to the outside that was used for a lamp post many years ago (previous
owners). They ran the cable not in conduit underground about 6 inches at
most. I am going to put a new lamp post in and I was thinking that the
electrical cable should be in a conduit. The existing cable is underground
rated (or so it says on it). Thoughts on the conduit. Also, in the trench
would you lay gravel or sand? Any general advise anyone can offer? Tips,
tricks, or advise from experience?

I'd like to see it deeper, maybe 12", but it is otherwise just fine. I've
had one cable buried for about 20+ years with no problem, another for 5
years.