The previous owner ran this line out of the house. It's obviously not up to code, and I disconnected both ends last fall. I would like to retrofit a 2 gang gfci outlet below where the wire exits the wall, using the existing cable run.
Is there an code issue having an outlet so close to the hose bib?
What would be the correct way to enclose the wire between where it exits the house and the outlet box?
Best Answer
The correct answer is: look up the code in your area. In some parts of the USA you can't get insurance on your house unless a licenced electrician does the work -- quite possibly with a construction permit!
If there is no code, then as a minimum I would:
1) get a hammer drill and make a proper sub-ground hole in the foundation large enough for a conduit (personally I'd use 3/4 PVC or similar).
0) Dig your trench and expose the foundation where you want to route the wiring.
2) install the conduit and pull the wiring - make sure the gauge is sufficient for your end needs.
3) seal the conduit where it goes thru the foundation using hydraulic cement.
(yes, you OCD-ers, I know I wrote them in the wrong order)