How to Run Electrical in Underground Conduit to Outdoor Shed for Light - DIY

In this DIY I will show you step-by-step how to tap into an outdoor outlet box and run electrical underground in PVC conduit to a shed. I will then show you how to install a receptacle in the shed, as well as a light on the ceiling controlled by a switch.

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Please see the video below to learn how to bend an offset into PVC conduit with a heat gun:

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Materials:

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Tools:

Garden shovel, hammer, tape measure, drill with 1" bit, sharpie marker, adjustable pliers

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[ronaldnaeyaert]

Schedule 40 pvc can be buried under ground. Since the Pvc above ground could be subject to physical damage, schedule 80 pvc is required

You also need a water proof washer on the conduit fitting you screwed into the metal box

[mountainwind]

Outstanding how to video. Intelligent, concise, complete and with excellent camera work. In the most elite class of YouTube presenters.

[Spigola-]

Nice video and very informative. Which color did you use as the ground wire. White/neutral, black/power and ground??

[ustaarthur]

Your video was very good and informative, thank you. I have a question, I appreciate if I can get a clarification needed to do some underground conduit wiring work tomorrow.

Home Depot & Lowe's don't seem to have any THWN wire, only THHN. Some wires are rated for both, but their THHN doesn't seem to also have the THWN rating. Is it OK to use THHN 12 gauge wire to bury 12 in underground in a PVC pipe in a GFCI circuit, or is the THWN rating absolutely necessary?

[jasnapon]

Use one of those new bulbs that have the lighted wings

[zaharc]

I watched your video about shed foundation. It inspired me to use similar approach. The only open question that bothers me, - how to anchor plastic shed to that base of pavers. Any suggestions?

[darknes]

Code is 18" below ground for PVC. IF you sell your house, you will need to fix that. If a new buyer digs and gets shocked, they will sue you.

[arnieselectric]

...or you could pigtail onto a solid #12 AWG with a wire nut or Wago and then connect it to your receptacle...

[arnieselectric]

...also for a handy box at 25:08, you need to break off the Micky Mouse ears on the receptacle so it seats properly in the box...;-)

[nukem]

Love Wago connectors. Have only found them on Amazon. Where'd you buy yours?

[robertmunguia]

I’m having the same project. Just don’t want to go off the outlet outside in case too much current will trip. Outlet is dedicated to internet. How would I run it from the breaker instead? 20amp 12/2 wire.

[garusbooth]

I am courious what type of stranded wire you are using in the PVC?

[briandgify]

Those cable staples are a terrible idea.

They work fine into lumber but that plastic will let you pull them right out. You need screws.