Electric Cable
I am planning to run 10-2 UF-B cable about 100 ft so that I can plug my travel trailer in while at home. The trailer requires 30 amps. I also want to add a regular 15 (or 20) amp outlet so that I ...
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tenbear wrote:
I'm not sure what 10-2 UF-B cable is, but I would not use 2 conductor cable. You need the ground conductor.
The ground isn't counted, 10-2 is a black, white and ground. 10-3 is black, white, red and a ground. UF stands for Underground Feeder, it's rated for direct burial. UF cable doesn't have any paper wrapping in it like NM (non-metallic) cable that you would use in a house.
Yeah, I grew up in East Meadow, and we lived in Nesconset up until we moved for my work in 2011. Years ago we put up a new sign at our church, St. Mary's in Lake Ronkonkoma (the brick and stucco church on lake Shore drive that overlooks the lake.) I volunteered to run the electric to light the sign, and step #1 was to rent a trencher. I called all over and the rental yards told me they didn't rent trenchers. Only guy I found that had one for rent was in Middle Island. That was several years ago but figured it might save you a few phone calls.
