In our area (California) all electrical conduit and wire must be 24"
underground. May have to be in metal conduit, but not sure.

Would be quite a surprise if somebody digs up a live electric wire with only
a spade. I guess too many people bit the dust.

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"Richard Thoms" wrote in message
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Amy L wrote:
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?

While conduit is not necessary, it just seems better, doesn't it! Do it if
it is easy or inexpensive to fix just to give yourself some peace-of-mind.
Deeper would definetly be better and I imagine there are some electrical
codes that should be consulted. Make sure the circuit is on ground fault
interrupter (GFI). Just back fill with dirt (or whatever is natural).

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