Hi-
I was planning on running 1/0 URD from my house to my pole barn located 125 ft away to install a sub-panel in the barn. I've dug the trench and there is a lot of rock so I'd like to put it in conduit. I'm not an electrician and plan to have my friend (Certified Master Electrician) hook up the sub-panel in the main. I was trying to save money by digging the trench and laying the conduit. My electrician said they did it for years and never had any issues but I've been reading things stating that you should not. My question is, is it ok to put USE-2 wire in PVC Schedule 40 conduit?
I really want to put the wire in conduit and I'm debating on taking it back and getting XHHW but I like the fact of using URD and conduit better. Your advice is much appreciated.
I was planning on running 1/0 URD from my house to my pole barn located 125 ft away to install a sub-panel in the barn. I've dug the trench and there is a lot of rock so I'd like to put it in conduit. I'm not an electrician and plan to have my friend (Certified Master Electrician) hook up the sub-panel in the main. I was trying to save money by digging the trench and laying the conduit. My electrician said they did it for years and never had any issues but I've been reading things stating that you should not. My question is, is it ok to put USE-2 wire in PVC Schedule 40 conduit?
I really want to put the wire in conduit and I'm debating on taking it back and getting XHHW but I like the fact of using URD and conduit better. Your advice is much appreciated.