April 26, 2007
Can an outdoor receptacle supply underground wiring to a shed?
Can you use an outdoor receptacle to supply underground wiring to a shed?
Fred m
Expert
You can use an outdoor receptacle as an electrical supply for underground wiring to a shed if the following criteria are met:
- the connection is hardwired, and not simply plugged into the outdoor receptacle
- the wiring is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter
- the electrical demand in the shed is low (lighting for example -- but not power tools)and can be fed by number 14 gauge copper wire
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