Is there an electrician in the house?

[xoxoxoBruce]

If it's up under the house, it's not "exposed to outside", but if it sees any weather it should be direct burial.

[BrianR]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

If it's up under the house, it's not "exposed to outside", but if it sees any weather it should be direct burial.

Bruce, I believe the NEC specifies that outdoor means anything that is not indoor. There can still be moisture under there, temperature is a factor also. Not to mention mice, bats, insects etc that might damage the sheathing. I will have to consult with a pro on the exact type of wire needed. Maybe armored cable due to the pass through the floor, maybe UF is ok or since I think I will use PVC conduit, type TW.

Direct burial is not needed, else I would use aluminum conduit. Burying the wire would be nice except I would need a pro to dig the trench due to the presence of many tree roots. Further, since this is a mobile home, a buried wire is not desired.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Direct burial need not be buried, but withstand all the elements can throw at it. Chewing critters is another matter.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

If it's up under the house, it's not "exposed to outside", but if it sees any weather it should be direct burial.

Our local code says it still should be in conduit if it is not buried, I think. We had some work done on our hot tube and all the wire that runs to it is in conduit. I would think for safety you would need to do the same to prevent animals from eating the wire. But I assure you I am no electrician.