@@mastermindxstudios That sounds awesome! I did something similar with laminating strips of plywood to make something like a butcher block top. Is yours for a WFH setup?
@@BusyDadsWorkshop lil bit of work from home, lot of gaming/video editing haha. I watched your bids on the LED lighting in the resin.. loved it and wanna try that but might be above my level of comfort right now.
@@mastermindxstudios nah, you can do it! Resin is super easy to use and companies like Ecopoxy make small epoxy kits that make it simple. My desk is mostly WFH with COVID and all. But it is my editing station as well. I'll do a video at some point once I decide to clean my office! HA!
Thanks for sharing, looks like a good job. My only concern would be the height of the box at your garden bed. I would guess to code the box should be 12-18” off the ground ? Just for people thinking of doing this, check your local code and raise that box well off the ground. Especially if your in an area with snow. Cheers
Excellent job. Very straight forward and simple. I've done one of these project before many years ago. Your video was a very helpful reminder. Thank you.
There are 2 different types of outlet boxes for outdoor installations. The one you installed is for occasional, temporary use, where you plug something in, then unplug it and put it away (i.e., an electric lawnmower). The type you probably should have installed is for continued use, so the lid can remain closed, but it allows the cord to come out and remain plugged in. It prevents rain from getting to the outlet, but does not prevent floodwaters from entering the box from underneath. If you plan a fountain for that location, and the fountain is not hard-wired, you'll need to change the box.
Should tell people to call before you dig that's #1 and also apply for permit in town. How deep is the trench suppose to be.? What about sand and electrical cautious tape in the trench wire buried below before filling the hole all the way just with dirt.?
National code requires the outlet by the AC unit to be 20amp, 14 Guage wire can't run on a 20amp circuit so one of those two things is out of code. Always use the largest wire in the circuit
Yes, by the AC means within twenty five feet like it always has and u can’t use the load side of the ac circuit thus you have to run a separate circuit like it it always has been . And running 14 wire from 20 amp. Circuit is a no, no like you said. But he did say he wasn’t an electrician. Lol.
The outlet near the heat pump should be GFCI protected. No need for a GFCI at the end of the run. Why not just use 14/2 underground feeder(UF) and delete the conduit? Use short pieces of conduit into each box. Think about using weather and tamper resistant (WR/TR outlets. Otherwise, pretty good overall. I agree with getting it up higher and out of any snow. Cheers!
@@ShyRage1”should” is a strong statement :). It can be yes, GFCI trips everything “downstream”. So you can have one quite a way closer to the circuit box and still have it do the job. Some folks add extra safety and do it more than that, however you run the risk of having to debug the 5 GFCI plugs you have on the way to the box.
Some commenters lose the ability to type coherent sentences for some reason when they are putting in their 2 cents. 🤣 Thanks for the video. Nice garden. 👍
@@BusyDadsWorkshop ugh... trying lol. Did some mud work on the walls in the master today. Almost done with that so I can paint. I need more hours in the day! Keep up the great work at your place man!
I enjoyed watching I appreciate your time. Very helpful. I find this very convenient. I have a huge backyard and planning on doing a couple of them in the middle and back. To eliminate the use of long extension cords😁😎👍
Great video thx , wish you showed how you piggy backed & wired from existing outside outlet ! Going to do the same thing for an outside fountain ⛲️ in front of my home & already have an existing outlet on the outside. Thx again 👍⚾️
Nice job. But the title of your video is misleading. I wanted to see details on how you connected the conduit to the box. How is the conduit secured to the box - particularly to the bottom? Is it sealed against moisture and insects? Just would have like to see all the details.
@@aurvaroy6670 wire Guage, marking, utility line marking, and box height. Also needs to be weather tight conduit and boxes, which they may or may not have been
Great content! The link you have for the wire is pointing to "300 ft. 14/3" on homedepot; however, you mention in the video you used 14/2. Which one you do you recommend using?
14/3 would be for 3 way switches, not typically used for most outlet settings. (The three doesn’t count the ground). If it’s a simple outlet setup, I believe 14/2 is plenty.
You can save yourself a little on parts with using a blow torch to bend the conduit. But, the fumes are toxic, and it is easy to overheat, rendering the conduit unusable. While we had heaters for it in the field, we usually had more work than proper tools and used torches a lot. Also, sorry you wasted to money on a GFI when you had a GFI breaker. Now you also have a pipe and a box you can use in the future. I hope you replaced the GFI outlet. They tend to give issues when working back to back, I suspect it would be the same with a breaker to outlet.
I haven't replaced the outlet yet. I haven't had to use it yet since I haven't finished the fountain yet. I'll probably swap it out once I go to install the water feature.
For the power project, it was about $100 in parts. The whole garden project including black timbers, pea gravel, weed mat, compost fill and fencing was around $7,000 total.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop Wow! That's a lot. Now I understand why my landscaper would ask for so much. For 3 people, it's $1500 a day for labor, but that could go up by next spring. Yikes
Thanks for the great video! Question: So did you repurpose the outlet next to handler of did you piggyback conduit wire to that outlet? Thanks in advance
Umm you did not say how to wire it up? How did you Piggy back on to an existing outlet? You only mention your local code requirements of an outlet next to the hvac.
Hey mate, where did you get that sweet box with the mounting flanges on the short sides? All my home improvement stores only have them with the flanges on the long sides.
Not sure where you’re located but boxes often come with some metal “ears” and screws that are meant to be drilled in in whatever configuration you choose.
Quick question the electrical box looks like PVC. I couldn’t tell 100% from the angle, but you don’t have to bond the ground to the box because of it being PVC, right? Are there any reasons to be hesitant going this way as opposed to a metal ground bonded box and using it outside? (Sorry if I screwed up some terminology I’m not super experienced in DIY Electrical.)
Sorry for not responding sooner. You are correct. Because the conduit and box are plastic, they are not bonded to ground. The bond happens back at the house.
Wow...Not to code, non metallic conduit is supposed to be 18" deep, that garden outlet is way too low as well.. that GFI should of been at house (in not a gfi breaker in panel )and your line should have been off the load side..
He did put the conductors on the line side. The GFCI is in the circuit and that all you need. He should have used a W/R GFCI. But your right about the 18 inch depth.
Why is it safe for people to lay extension cords on ground exposed to elements for Christmas lights, but these need to be buried about 24 inches deep for safety? Honestly curious.
That outlet is way too low to the ground dude? There's actually no code for that in most places. But you could of brought that box up other 4 inches would fine. You run the risk of the box shorting out by water splashing down on it ?
Could I run electricity to yard for ligjts using an inside house 120v outlet to run electricity from there To yard. The outlet it's inside the living room on tje wall facing yard
If I understand correctly, you want to use an extension cord to go from this inside to the outside? Probably going through a door or window? I would NOT suggest that. You would be messing with the window/door sills and, you run the very good risk of pinching the cord, causing a short and possibly fire. It is best to find an existing outdoor source for the power. Even an adapter from a screw in lightbulb to outlet adapter would be safer than going through a door or window.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop sorry for the confusion. The outlet it's inside the house, so I was curious if I could add a other outlet on outside of the wall from the outlet inside door, so pretty much tap from inside outlet to add another outlet outside?
Thanks. I am not a contractor at all. I just have a love of DIY projects and chase the related knowledge. I bite off more than I can chew and figure it out along the way!
generally, it depends on local laws, in a private area it is only about 6 inches. 18 inches in a public place. As said, depends on local laws. When I did burial in commercial, we did about 1 foot unless it was a main feed. Then the laws get pretty harsh. I did a job in Los Angeles, CA where we had to put in an underground "vault", install 6" pipes for air, electrical pipes a few feet down, and encase the electrical in concrete.
DIY: Do it yourself. Some people have more tools than others. He did, in fact, dig a trench, connect to an existing outdoor outlet, run wire, reconnect everything, (and I assume) had everything work. All by himself. I didn’t see a professional electrician do the work.
Bruh.... You can rent an excavator for $350 or a ditchwitch for under $200. Or use a $15 trenching shovel. I learned how to run an excavator the day it got delivered. Managed to clear out a 100ft driveway, 200ft of 24" deep trench, and leveled out a 22' x 11ft patio pad. And returned the excavator the same day.
So you basically tied into an existing outlet power source, not a true add an outlet video from scratch ie:from breaker to new outlet wire pull. Please remember some people don’t have an existing power outlet box outside they can tap into to do this
Got questions on it? Or a suggestion? I used to do commercial and some residential electrical. Happy to help if I can and will tell you "IDK" if I can't.
@@lespaul36 Thanks. I'm usually pretty good on things. Might miss some small "code" related things here and there on occasion. I did about 30% of the wiring in our new house build. My electrician made me wire the garage and my workshop because of how specific I wanted the outlet placement and circuit layout. LOL
You don’t need a machine to dig a trench. I have a much smaller yard and distance in between existing outlet and new so I’m just gonna use a pick and shovel to trench. Great video imo
I've dug trenches like this by hand many times. That way I get exercise and the job gets done. Just because you wouldn't do this job yourself doesn't mean there aren't lots of people who would!
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What is your latest project?
Built a computer desk out of an eight foot piece of butcher block! Heavy but looks great against the "urban bronze" colored walls.
@@mastermindxstudios That sounds awesome! I did something similar with laminating strips of plywood to make something like a butcher block top. Is yours for a WFH setup?
@@BusyDadsWorkshop lil bit of work from home, lot of gaming/video editing haha. I watched your bids on the LED lighting in the resin.. loved it and wanna try that but might be above my level of comfort right now.
@@mastermindxstudios nah, you can do it! Resin is super easy to use and companies like Ecopoxy make small epoxy kits that make it simple. My desk is mostly WFH with COVID and all. But it is my editing station as well. I'll do a video at some point once I decide to clean my office! HA!
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Thanks for sharing, looks like a good job. My only concern would be the height of the box at your garden bed. I would guess to code the box should be 12-18” off the ground ? Just for people thinking of doing this, check your local code and raise that box well off the ground. Especially if your in an area with snow. Cheers
Yes. Very true on code. That is the one thing I did not check on with the height of the box.
Excellent job. Very straight forward and simple. I've done one of these project before many years ago. Your video was a very helpful reminder. Thank you.
There are 2 different types of outlet boxes for outdoor installations. The one you installed is for occasional, temporary use, where you plug something in, then unplug it and put it away (i.e., an electric lawnmower). The type you probably should have installed is for continued use, so the lid can remain closed, but it allows the cord to come out and remain plugged in. It prevents rain from getting to the outlet, but does not prevent floodwaters from entering the box from underneath. If you plan a fountain for that location, and the fountain is not hard-wired, you'll need to change the box.
Should tell people to call before you dig that's #1 and also apply for permit in town. How deep is the trench suppose to be.? What about sand and electrical cautious tape in the trench wire buried below before filling the hole all the way just with dirt.?
National code requires the outlet by the AC unit to be 20amp, 14 Guage wire can't run on a 20amp circuit so one of those two things is out of code. Always use the largest wire in the circuit
Yes, by the AC means within twenty five feet like it always has and u can’t use the load side of the ac circuit thus you have to run a separate circuit like it it always has been . And running 14 wire from 20 amp. Circuit is a no, no like you said. But he did say he wasn’t an electrician. Lol.
NEC clearly state she hvac outlet must be 15 OR 20 amp, on the same level, and within 25 feet of the unit.
15amp is fine
@@illbetherejk3212 That won't stop me because I can't read!... Seriously though, you're right Section 210.63 does list 15 OR 20; my mistake
Great job. Thanks for tutorial. I will say that the new outlet should have been placed much higher.
I’m not worried about water here. If the water would get that high we have much bigger troubles to worry about! 😎
The outlet near the heat pump should be GFCI protected. No need for a GFCI at the end of the run. Why not just use 14/2 underground feeder(UF) and delete the conduit? Use short pieces of conduit into each box. Think about using weather and tamper resistant (WR/TR outlets. Otherwise, pretty good overall. I agree with getting it up higher and out of any snow. Cheers!
SO the GFCI should be the first out let out door and then everything along that line can should be regular?
@@ShyRage1”should” is a strong statement :). It can be yes, GFCI trips everything “downstream”. So you can have one quite a way closer to the circuit box and still have it do the job. Some folks add extra safety and do it more than that, however you run the risk of having to debug the 5 GFCI plugs you have on the way to the box.
Some commenters lose the ability to type coherent sentences for some reason when they are putting in their 2 cents. 🤣 Thanks for the video. Nice garden. 👍
Thank you! I did it all for my wife and her love of growing.
Well look who I found... 😂 doing my research before running some outdoor lines for a sewage pump. Thanks for the info man! Great video
Thanks. I have been behind on responding to comments. You have been doing some great stuff with the new place!!
@@BusyDadsWorkshop ugh... trying lol. Did some mud work on the walls in the master today. Almost done with that so I can paint. I need more hours in the day! Keep up the great work at your place man!
I enjoyed watching I appreciate your time. Very helpful. I find this very convenient. I have a huge backyard and planning on doing a couple of them in the middle and back. To eliminate the use of long extension cords😁😎👍
Happy that this helped!
Great video thx , wish you showed how you piggy backed & wired from existing outside outlet ! Going to do the same thing for an outside fountain ⛲️ in front of my home & already have an existing outlet on the outside. Thx again 👍⚾️
Sorry about that. I didn't mean to skip over that part.
excellent project thank you. did you say how deep the trench needs to be?
Good job but maybe install box slightly higher in case of flooding. 12” or so.
Beautiful garden area!!!
If it floods even to that level, I will have MUCH larger concerns! ;)
Nice job. But the title of your video is misleading. I wanted to see details on how you connected the conduit to the box. How is the conduit secured to the box - particularly to the bottom? Is it sealed against moisture and insects? Just would have like to see all the details.
Sorry for that. I used PVC cement to seal everything up watertight.
There must be thousands of rules for outdoor wiring. It's really tough to follow them all correctly. But kudos to you for getting it mostly right.
Thanks. With codes changing every few years, it is hard to keep up.
What do you mean mostly right? What did he do wrong?
@@aurvaroy6670 wire Guage, marking, utility line marking, and box height. Also needs to be weather tight conduit and boxes, which they may or may not have been
Great content! The link you have for the wire is pointing to "300 ft. 14/3" on homedepot; however, you mention in the video you used 14/2. Which one you do you recommend using?
14/3 would be for 3 way switches, not typically used for most outlet settings. (The three doesn’t count the ground). If it’s a simple outlet setup, I believe 14/2 is plenty.
LOL I'm in Camp Hill googling running power and multiple outlets to my backyard and I see this video is from Hershey.
Nice! Hope your project goes well!
Should the outlet be at least 18 inches above the ground?
Honestly, I am not sure in this particular use case. If I get hassled on it, I can always move it higher.
Nice instructional video. Thank you. I've got lots of good project ideas thanks to you..
Cool, thanks
You can save yourself a little on parts with using a blow torch to bend the conduit. But, the fumes are toxic, and it is easy to overheat, rendering the conduit unusable. While we had heaters for it in the field, we usually had more work than proper tools and used torches a lot. Also, sorry you wasted to money on a GFI when you had a GFI breaker. Now you also have a pipe and a box you can use in the future. I hope you replaced the GFI outlet. They tend to give issues when working back to back, I suspect it would be the same with a breaker to outlet.
I haven't replaced the outlet yet. I haven't had to use it yet since I haven't finished the fountain yet. I'll probably swap it out once I go to install the water feature.
Thanks for the video!! Can I piggyback off the outlet just installed and add another outlet box in a different spot in the yard?
That is acceptable as long as you do not exceeded the circuit capacity.
Thanks for posting this! I am doing a very similar setup but it is for a pool pump.
Nice! Hope your project goes well!
Even doing these yourself, roughly what is a budget for something like this? (Same question for all those black framing product for the box gardens)
For the power project, it was about $100 in parts. The whole garden project including black timbers, pea gravel, weed mat, compost fill and fencing was around $7,000 total.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop Wow! That's a lot. Now I understand why my landscaper would ask for so much. For 3 people, it's $1500 a day for labor, but that could go up by next spring. Yikes
What was the length of your run? I need to add 1 outlet to power a 1 amp fan in my barn. My run will be 200ft
Nice work Sparky! Hope all is well. Enjoyed your video!
Thanks!
Would this power a caravan? Like safely lol serious question Aby advice is welcome
I think at a minimum, you would need a 20A circuit or larger. Check the requirements of your caravan.
Thanks for the great video! Question: So did you repurpose the outlet next to handler of did you piggyback conduit wire to that outlet? Thanks in advance
I replaced the box and wired the garden outlet in parallel.
Umm you did not say how to wire it up? How did you Piggy back on to an existing outlet? You only mention your local code requirements of an outlet next to the hvac.
Sorry I missed a few things.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop still a good video!!!! Thanks for replying
Hey mate, where did you get that sweet box with the mounting flanges on the short sides? All my home improvement stores only have them with the flanges on the long sides.
Not sure where you’re located but boxes often come with some metal “ears” and screws that are meant to be drilled in in whatever configuration you choose.
Quick question the electrical box looks like PVC. I couldn’t tell 100% from the angle, but you don’t have to bond the ground to the box because of it being PVC, right? Are there any reasons to be hesitant going this way as opposed to a metal ground bonded box and using it outside? (Sorry if I screwed up some terminology I’m not super experienced in DIY Electrical.)
Sorry for not responding sooner. You are correct. Because the conduit and box are plastic, they are not bonded to ground. The bond happens back at the house.
Wow...Not to code, non metallic conduit is supposed to be 18" deep, that garden outlet is way too low as well.. that GFI should of been at house (in not a gfi breaker in panel )and your line should have been off the load side..
He did put the conductors on the line side. The GFCI is in the circuit and that all you need. He should have used a W/R GFCI. But your right about the 18 inch depth.
Aesthetics is of minimal importance to me. That being said, your garden area is 👌👍
Thanks. We have put a lot of work into it!
WHOA… whats the flexgrate downspout filter!
Why is it safe for people to lay extension cords on ground exposed to elements for Christmas lights, but these need to be buried about 24 inches deep for safety? Honestly curious.
Christmas lights are typically temporary. An outlet like this is a permanent installation.
That outlet is way too low to the ground dude? There's actually no code for that in most places. But you could of brought that box up other 4 inches would fine. You run the risk of the box shorting out by water splashing down on it ?
Everything is sealed up with the conduit and box cover. We had some nasty storms last season and not any problem. It is also on a GFCI circuit.
Any particular reason for using conduit rather than UF-B wire?
So I can pull new wire in the future if needed. I will always use conduit if I can.
Yes UF cable has to be buried about 6 in. Deeper than pvc. Save the extra digging.
Did you also use a gfi plug on the house?
Nice video. Do you have a video on that netting around ur garden?
Not yet. Would you like me to do one?
@@BusyDadsWorkshop
Would be helpful for installation. Do you have a link for it? Amazon?
@@KitchenFamilyHomestead it was from critterfence.com
Could I run electricity to yard for ligjts using an inside house 120v outlet to run electricity from there
To yard. The outlet it's inside the living room on tje wall facing yard
If I understand correctly, you want to use an extension cord to go from this inside to the outside? Probably going through a door or window? I would NOT suggest that. You would be messing with the window/door sills and, you run the very good risk of pinching the cord, causing a short and possibly fire. It is best to find an existing outdoor source for the power. Even an adapter from a screw in lightbulb to outlet adapter would be safer than going through a door or window.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop sorry for the confusion. The outlet it's inside the house, so I was curious if I could add a other outlet on outside of the wall from the outlet inside door, so pretty much tap from inside outlet to add another outlet outside?
@@futbol1972 ah. Ok. Yes, you could do that.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop do video on that, also did u fish the wire thru each piece?
How did you learn how to do all this? Have you been a contractor for a long time?
Thanks. I am not a contractor at all. I just have a love of DIY projects and chase the related knowledge. I bite off more than I can chew and figure it out along the way!
That outlet is abnormally low. Not sure that’s code. You also never addressed the key issue of “wiring” it.
Thanks. Great video. Your installation is so close to the ground. Is that code?
Honestly, this part of the install may not be code. It is low however, it is easy enough to move if I need to .
generally, it depends on local laws, in a private area it is only about 6 inches. 18 inches in a public place. As said, depends on local laws. When I did burial in commercial, we did about 1 foot unless it was a main feed. Then the laws get pretty harsh. I did a job in Los Angeles, CA where we had to put in an underground "vault", install 6" pipes for air, electrical pipes a few feet down, and encase the electrical in concrete.
@@lespaul36 That's a big project! The "day job" I have, we have equipment that goes into some of those vaults.
You did not show what color wires and what they connected to in the gray electrical box!
In what universe is this a diy project?? There was power already outside, cables were reconnected and an excavator got involved 😅
DIY: Do it yourself. Some people have more tools than others. He did, in fact, dig a trench, connect to an existing outdoor outlet, run wire, reconnect everything, (and I assume) had everything work. All by himself. I didn’t see a professional electrician do the work.
Bruh....
You can rent an excavator for $350 or a ditchwitch for under $200.
Or use a $15 trenching shovel.
I learned how to run an excavator the day it got delivered. Managed to clear out a 100ft driveway, 200ft of 24" deep trench, and leveled out a 22' x 11ft patio pad. And returned the excavator the same day.
In a couple of years conduit will be water fill
Why?
@@JohnBrown-gn1zz water seems to find a way. I'm filling the tube with none detergent oil
It’s all fully glued together.
Very nice
Noooo, the wire conextion was too fast and I couldn't see clear.
Exactly
Hershey PA! What’s up!
Great video. Not trying to be a jerk, but the background noise or music is a distraction.
Thanks for the feedback
Wrap electrical tape around your terminal for any switch or receptacle
So you basically tied into an existing outlet power source, not a true add an outlet video from scratch ie:from breaker to new outlet wire pull. Please remember some people don’t have an existing power outlet box outside they can tap into to do this
True. Thank you.
We are making a farm Ty🙂
You do not put an outlet that low to the ground outside...
what height should it be? im doing this project now im thinking 12-18" above grade ?
Rabbits are going to eat up your box, it's too low.
They can’t get into this area.
So let them.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 The Easter bunnies will get electrocuted! But at least they will be edible. They will not be fully cooked.
Happy Easter!
That doesn’t look like outdoor ground wire 😅
I can’t hear you because of noise!!!
Sorry
Slow down bro when showing the detailed installation of the receptacle! 👎
Sorry about that. I'll try to improve that next time I do an electrical outlet.
Got questions on it? Or a suggestion? I used to do commercial and some residential electrical. Happy to help if I can and will tell you "IDK" if I can't.
@@lespaul36 Thanks. I'm usually pretty good on things. Might miss some small "code" related things here and there on occasion. I did about 30% of the wiring in our new house build. My electrician made me wire the garage and my workshop because of how specific I wanted the outlet placement and circuit layout. LOL
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If run in conduit, they do not need to be UF jacketed.
Big ol trench for 1/4 inch conduit yikes
I have the toy, I play with the toy 😂. Besides… it was 3/4” conduit! 😉
How TF is this DIY?
Average people don't have these tools laying around lmao
Ok, maybe “more advanced diy”
You don’t need a machine to dig a trench. I have a much smaller yard and distance in between existing outlet and new so I’m just gonna use a pick and shovel to trench. Great video imo
@@gavinmuggy4466 Video is great. But as the OP stated it is more advanced DIY when you need things like backhoe.
My yard is not small.
@@yingnyang Just use a shovel. You'd be surprised how quickly you can dig a 12-18" deep trench with enough willpower / beers....
@@KentQuickstad 🤣 touche
Who has this sitting around or wants to rent it for this? This is not DYI. It is hire heavy machinery and have a straight excavator at your house 🤦♂️
It can still be DIY. Some may just have to rent a ditch witch.
I've dug trenches like this by hand many times. That way I get exercise and the job gets done. Just because you wouldn't do this job yourself doesn't mean there aren't lots of people who would!