Click to read more on it. Consequently, can you bury wire without conduit?
However, if you only need a power supply (without wires to control lights from inside the house,) you can use a direct burial cable, placed in the soil without conduit. The NEC (National Electrical Code) requires that UF cable be placed in a trench at least 24 inches deep.
Secondly, what depth should electric cables be buried? 600 mm
Also asked, what type of wire can be buried in conduit?
THWN-2 wire, for example, is a standard type for running through underground conduit. Use thick-walled conduit at least 3/4 inch in diameter for this application. Never use thin-wall EMT conduit for underground applications. Running wire through Schedule 40 PVC conduit.
What kind of electrical wire do I need for underground?
The most common types of direct burial cable used in residential projects are underground service entrance (USE) and underground feeder (UF). Type USE cable is usually black and is most often used for buried lines that bring power from the utility's transformer to individual houses.
