useing raceway for outdoor use?

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trialNerror

Discussion Starter · Apr 28, 2009

I want to add an outlet on my front lawn, I installed a brick wall and want to install lights under the lip of the wall. I got a price of 825.00 to run it under ground and i cant afford it now so I went to lowes and got 14-2 OUTDOOR gray wiring, also got a GFI and weatherproof box and cover. My question is can i use raceway and come out of a hole from my garage and attached to another wall run along the outside wall to the lawn?

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dSilanskas

· #2 · Apr 29, 2009

Yes you can but I would suggest using 1/2" PVC as the raceway

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dSilanskas

· #4 · Apr 29, 2009

Scuba_Dave said:
I've never heard of any raceway being approved for outdoor use
And I doubt it is rated for protection

There are very specific rules regarding installation, burial depth etc
The cover must be the newer in-use wet cover

Ummm PVC, RMC, Liquid Tight, etc...