Adding wire to a service run
#1
06-12-13, 06:48 PM
Adding wire to a service run
Hi, I had already purchased URD wire for a sub panel run for a shop/storage metal building and an obstacle is causing me to need about 18' more to reach the sub panel. Is it exceptable to some how add the extra 18' to make the entrance to the building and can I use copper to finish up? and do I need to come out of the ground to a disconnect of what should I do and still keep the URD already purchased.
#2
06-12-13, 07:04 PM
How does the URD come up to your main breaker panel? I'd assume there is more then 18" from where it comes out of the ground to the panel. If so you can put a junction box a few inches above ground and transition to copper wire. If this is URD not URD/SUE you need to do this anyway if the panel is not on the outside of the house. (URD is not rated to be used inside.)
