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Hoffman's Dad
Contributor II
August 4, 2025

Is conduit recommended for use outdoors with direct burial wire?

  • August 4, 2025
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Hi. Curious if folks are using conduit and, if so, what type - e.g., PVC? I’ve seen mixed feedback when searching online. Thanks!

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
August 4, 2025

Direct burial wire does not require conduit.

You can run direct burial wire in a conduit, often done when buried shallow and in need of physical protection (digging or critters) but then less expensive wire would do as well.

There are several grades of plastic conduit, thin to thick as well as metal. Which you pick depends on the risk of damage you anticipate.

Another reason to use conduit is ease of replacement or running additional wires with minimal effort. I tend to oversize my conduit for just this reason.

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