Direct Burial cable have to be pvc once in building
#1
04-04-19, 05:24 PM
Direct Burial cable have to be pvc once in building
Upgrading to 100 amp service in Garage fed by 200 amp house circuit.I have buried 2 2 2 3 underground 18 inches with pvc 40. I am using direct burial cable.
Once I am in the garage under a roof is pvc required to panel?
Is it required in basement to 200 amp panel?
Can it be run hung correctly without pvc?
Thanks!
KYNETMAN
Once I am in the garage under a roof is pvc required to panel?
Is it required in basement to 200 amp panel?
Can it be run hung correctly without pvc?
Thanks!
KYNETMAN
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04-04-19, 05:52 PM
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I'm not aware of any direct bury cable that comes in 2-2-2-3. If it is individual conductors without an overall jacket it must be in conduit. Will you please post a picture of the cable or the stamped info written on the cable. If the #2 is aluminum then it's good to 90A. There is direct bury wire that can enter a structure and there is direct bury wire that is not to enter a structure. You need to know which one you have.
Last edited by pattenp; 04-04-19 at 06:08 PM.
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04-04-19, 06:17 PM
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I'm not aware of a 2-2-2-3 underground/direct burial cable either.
How-to-insert-pictures.
I'm not aware of a 2-2-2-3 underground/direct burial cable either.
How-to-insert-pictures.
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04-05-19, 12:09 PM
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Yes there are 90A breakers. If the 2-2-2-4 is URD it has to be terminated outside the structure. If it's Mobile Home Feeder (MHF) or specifically USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 then it can enter the structure. But either type needs to be in conduit where above ground.
