Wiring to shed

[6768rogues]

I installed a shed as a pump house at my farm. Now I need to run electricity for a simple receptacle and light. I have enough 12-2 UF to do what I need. I will bury it at least 18 inches deep and the ground is all sand, not a rock in sight (next door was a sand pit). Although it is across a grassy area, very large heavy farm equipment crosses the path for the wire. Should I directly bury the wire or sleeve the crossing area with plastic conduit? Thanks.

 

[49chevys]

I put my 3 10s in a 3/4 inch pvc pipe and the low voltage stuff in a second. I would go with the pvc

 

[kbs2244]

No heavy draw on the outlet?
Maybe you can just tap off the well pump feed?

 

[Socophreak]

I installed a shed as a pump house at my farm. Now I need to run electricity for a simple receptacle and light. I have enough 12-2 UF to do what I need. I will bury it at least 18 inches deep and the ground is all sand, not a rock in sight (next door was a sand pit). Although it is across a grassy area, very large heavy farm equipment crosses the path for the wire. Should I directly bury the wire or sleeve the crossing area with plastic conduit? Thanks.

How far away is it? what are the loads? You have to also consider line drops and line loss.

 

[6768rogues]

I am ok with distance and loads. It is only about 70 feet. I am only concerned about the wire. I think I will sleeve it with pvc conduit.
My small pump only draws about 12 amps. It is a shallow well and the water is about 6 feet down; the well is only 12 feet deep. It is not used for potable water.