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<blockquote data-quote="Droff" data-source="post: 4159624" data-attributes="member: 26615"><p>I’ll try to answer some of these questions…</p><p></p><p>This is a workout shed, not a work shed.</p><p></p><p>I’m fine with PVC, most folks recommend that, but I don’t want to dig that deep of a trench (18”) although it is maybe 30-40’ total, not that far. I’m not renting a trencher either. There are a few things underground that I'll be passing over that I don't want to worry about.</p><p></p><p>UF is an option, that looks like at least a 12" deep trench (GFCI protected) for that, twice the depth of rigid galvanized at 6”. It’s 24” for UF non-GFCI protected. The GFCI route is not out of the question.</p><p></p><p>From what I’ve read, nothing is going to be water tight regardless, water will get into the conduit and the ground is considered a wet location.</p><p></p><p>I don’t plan on any large current draws for this shed and don’t feel a need to future proof just in case. 12 ga is plenty for my plans and I’ve got one breaker slot available, so all outlets/lights will be on one circuit. The salamander will give me heat when I need it and I’ve got a large standing fan to use in the spring/summer/fall when needed.</p><p></p><p>Money is a concern.</p><p></p><p>Saying all that, I had thought about a generator of some type at first but kind of blew that off. Shadowrider’s link to that EcoFlow might not be a horrible idea.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate all the input/suggestions, still undecided though.</p><p></p><p>Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Droff, post: 4159624, member: 26615"] I’ll try to answer some of these questions… This is a workout shed, not a work shed. I’m fine with PVC, most folks recommend that, but I don’t want to dig that deep of a trench (18”) although it is maybe 30-40’ total, not that far. I’m not renting a trencher either. There are a few things underground that I'll be passing over that I don't want to worry about. UF is an option, that looks like at least a 12" deep trench (GFCI protected) for that, twice the depth of rigid galvanized at 6”. It’s 24” for UF non-GFCI protected. The GFCI route is not out of the question. From what I’ve read, nothing is going to be water tight regardless, water will get into the conduit and the ground is considered a wet location. I don’t plan on any large current draws for this shed and don’t feel a need to future proof just in case. 12 ga is plenty for my plans and I’ve got one breaker slot available, so all outlets/lights will be on one circuit. The salamander will give me heat when I need it and I’ve got a large standing fan to use in the spring/summer/fall when needed. Money is a concern. Saying all that, I had thought about a generator of some type at first but kind of blew that off. Shadowrider’s link to that EcoFlow might not be a horrible idea. I appreciate all the input/suggestions, still undecided though. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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