How to mount a outlet on a garden ground?

05-29-2009, 03:55 PM	#1
KUIPORNG Member   Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,861	How to mount a outlet on a garden ground? The ground is pure soil. there are underground wire ready to install a outlet... but once that done, what is the best way to mount the outlet on the ground securely and safely.... don't tell me I need to pour concrete

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05-29-2009, 04:44 PM	#2
Scuba_Dave Xtreme DIY'r   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South of Boston, MA Posts: 17,248	How to mount a outlet on a garden ground? I used a PT 2x4 on a single gang box & a PT 2x6 on a double gang box. I pounded them into the ground before I filled the trench. I did end up putting a little bit of cement near the top to help hold t hem in place

05-30-2009, 08:02 AM	#3
KUIPORNG Member   Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,861	How to mount a outlet on a garden ground? Thank you , nice yard...

05-30-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
Scuba_Dave Xtreme DIY'r   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South of Boston, MA Posts: 17,248	How to mount a outlet on a garden ground? I'm in a snow area, so I also went about 14" off the ground