Electrical Conduit Depth?
 

I need to run an electrical circuit out of my house to my pool's
filter. I plan on using a 1.5" Electrical PVC conduit for this run.
I've read many conflicting posts on the depth of this conduit. Many say
18" but other claim I can go shallower...12" if it's 120V single
circuit 15-20amps and GFCI at the house (which is what it is). The
reason I'm asking is that I want to run this conduit along side a wall
that has geogrid at about 14" below the surface. I cannot break this
material since it's required for this retaining wall. What are my
options?

Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

PS: I will be having a licensed electrician to do the job but want to
know my options before I get to that stage.

Electrical Conduit Depth?
 

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I need to run an electrical circuit out of my house to my pool's
filter. I plan on using a 1.5" Electrical PVC conduit for this run.
I've read many conflicting posts on the depth of this conduit. Many say
18" but other claim I can go shallower...12" if it's 120V single
circuit 15-20amps and GFCI at the house (which is what it is). The
reason I'm asking is that I want to run this conduit along side a wall
that has geogrid at about 14" below the surface. I cannot break this
material since it's required for this retaining wall. What are my
options?

Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

PS: I will be having a licensed electrician to do the job but want to
know my options before I get to that stage.


18" for PVC is correct with a dirt covering. You can go 12" if the 120 volt
20 amp circuit is GFCI protected, however I usually avoid that alternative.
The GFCI would be protecting the entire line and will be more prone to
nuisance tripping from moisture. As an alternative you can use galvanized
rigid conduit and only need to go down 6".

Incidentally, 1.5" is a very big conduit for a 20 amp circuit. Why do you
plan to use such a big pipe? Half inch or three quarter should suffice.