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SeilerBird:
--- Quote from: denmarc on June 11, 2012, 11:37:42 AM ---
Would the schedule 40 survive the ground freeze at only 18"?
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I did not say to bury it at 18", I said it has to be at least 18" underground. If you are worried bury it deeper. Unless you live in Alaska I doubt there would be any problem since schedule 40 is the standard used all over the country.
denmarc:
--- Quote from: skyking1 on June 11, 2012, 11:45:24 AM ---18" with glued joints, you would be fine. It takes a little art, but I have pulled runs stick-by-stick and was able to save a hard pull.
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--- Quote from: zzyzx on June 11, 2012, 12:01:00 PM ---I did not say to bury it at 18", I said it has to be at least 18" underground. If you are worried bury it deeper. Unless you live in Alaska I doubt there would be any problem since schedule 40 is the standard used all over the country.
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I get your points. Being in the woods in a high humidity environment, to bury schedule 40 at about 24" works for me. I just like the little added extra.
Now if I could only determine if the #8 I have is acceptable to use...
SeilerBird:
The type of wire will be marked on the insulation. Then you can Google it or post it here and we will comment.
denmarc:
--- Quote from: zzyzx on June 11, 2012, 12:58:54 PM ---The type of wire will be marked on the insulation. Then you can Google it or post it here and we will comment.
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You got a deal. If time permits, I will make a road trip this weekend to check out the wire.
Water Dog:
#8 THHN would be excellent for a 30 amp run (just a little more than needed).
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