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Is UF wire the same as direct bury?

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Tom in TN

12-16-2004 17:26:35




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Ok, at the risk of starting another broo-ha-ha about electrical stuff, may I ask just one question?

Is UF (underground feeder) wire the same thing as "direct bury"? I am going to run some service out to my barn and want to know if it's okay to bury UF wire directly or if I need to use another kind of wire.

I realize that there are many other considerations including isolating the ground from the common wires, etc., but what I want to know right now is whether or not I can bury UF wire.

Thanks for any advice.

Tom in TN

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Bus Driver

12-18-2004 05:53:29




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to Tom in TN, 12-16-2004 17:26:35  
Type UF is a cable. The sizes available may not be large enough for the power needs at the barn. An alternative also suitable for direct burial is Type USE which is single conductors- you probably will require 4 of them. Sizing the conductors is a subject for another time. Burial 24" or deeper will comply with the NEC.



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FarmerDave

12-18-2004 05:22:54




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to Tom in TN, 12-16-2004 17:26:35  
If your line ever goes bad or you want a bigger service, you'll need to replace the cable. Use a diameter pipe that makes it possible. Take pictures so you can rmember what you did.



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Tom in TN

12-17-2004 07:09:48




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 Thanks for the help in reply to Tom in TN, 12-16-2004 17:26:35  
Thanks for the help. As soon as I come up with some money, I'm going to proceed with the project. I like the idea of burying about 24" deep and putting it in Schedule 40 just for a little extra protection.

Thanks again guys.

Tom in TN



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houndog

12-16-2004 20:09:46




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to Tom in TN, 12-16-2004 17:26:35  
Yes. however for feeders for a barn or shed you will probably need at least 100 amps. you are better off using URD cable, also direct burial. If you have more questions contact me at [email protected]



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hjp

12-16-2004 18:58:46




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to Tom in TN, 12-16-2004 17:26:35  
do you have code enforcement?
in my area you need metal conduit for driveways period
metal for 18 inches
sched 40 for 18in-4ft 6 inch sand base 6inch cover direct bury at 4 ft to finish grade.



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MarkB_MI

12-16-2004 17:55:46




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to Tom in TN, 12-16-2004 17:26:35  
Yes and no.

UF cable is approved for direct burial.
Not all cable approved for direct burial is UF. Another common direct burial type is USE (underground service entrance).

As you say, there are many considerations. Follow the NEC; you'll find books that explain the NEC in layman's terms at your library.



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John R.-IL

12-16-2004 17:51:45




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to Tom in TN, 12-16-2004 17:26:35  
Yes. UF = Underground Feeder. Made for direct burial.



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d.blakeman

12-17-2004 09:21:45




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to John R.-IL, 12-16-2004 17:51:45  
table 300.5 min. cover requirements;direct burial cables or conductors[UF-underground feeder]24'' under driveways.UF does not go into pipe.In that case use THW separate conductors.However it has been discovered by mark b that neither I or/and the national codebook know anything at all.So just run anything you want through the trees to avoid trenching.



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dave blakeman

12-17-2004 13:41:50




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 Re: Is UF wire the same as direct bury? in reply to d.blakeman, 12-17-2004 09:21:45  
It is OK to use ten or 20 ft. to sleeve the uf through.also [pvc is real inexpensive] duct tape off the ends of an extra run or two.under driveway for future needs.



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