Electric to shed question

[pentavolvo]

Going to run power out to my shed. Just a simple 120v 20 amp circuit in 12/2 direct burial. Going 24 inches deep

Does it actually have to be on its own breaker or can I grab another circuit that means running a lot less wire. Load will 2 lights and maybe the very rare cordless drill battery charger.

Also do I need to use a LB where I go into the shed or can I come straight up through the bottom not having elbow on the side of my nice shed. Obviously I will use lb leaving house

Thanks

 

[pattenp]

If you have an existing 20A circuit you can tap off of it's okay as long as that circuit can handle the additional load. Also if you can come off a GFCI outlet for the source then you only need to bury the wire 12" deep. And you can bring the wire up into the shed from the bottom by just using a short piece of conduit without having to use a LB.

 

[pentavolvo]

Awesome thanks the circuit can deffinetly handle the load I just Didnt know if nec required shed to be on its own line

 

[Norcal]

If you have an existing 20A circuit you can tap off of it's okay as long as that circuit can handle the additional load. Also if you can come off a GFCI outlet for the source then you only need to bury the wire 12" deep. And you can bring the wire up into the shed from the bottom by just using a short piece of conduit without having to use a LB.

This is assuming this shed is on a residential property, otherwise it's a no-go...