Glad it helped you out. Thanks

Lol. It can be challenging. Glad it helped out

Thanks. Let me know if you have any questions

@@lettherebelightchannel1335hey there! I have the same question as @moshyt below - I’m installing a second lamp post further down my yard past an existing lamp post (which is hardwired into the house without a switch) How did you wire from the first lamp post to the second? Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Very clear and concise

I’ve got the same scenario!

Good question. If your ditch is not very deep then you may want to sleeve it in conduit just for added protection but if you are using type UF underground cable which you should be then it is not necessary or required because that cable is rated for direct burial. That's why I tried to keep it right up against the sidewalk or foundation so that it would be very unlikely for it to be accidentally hit. Hope this answers your question

@@lettherebelightchannel1335 Thanks for the response. Just read the code for my state and it requires the bare wire to be buried at at least 18" deep.

Yes if you are burying the bare wire by electric code it's supposed to be 24" deep or 18" deep if in conduit or 12" deep if protected on a gfci circuit.

Thank you

Sorry I am just seeing this post. Yes you should be able to use the existing outlet power as long as it is 120 volt. You would have to use the photocell because there would be no way to switch the power on and off

They probably came out of an existing junction box in the crawl space or basement to get power. You need to check and see if you have power on the wires that are there. If you do you can just install a new post there. If you don't have power you can check and make sure there is not a gfci plug tripped somewhere. Or it could be a bad photocell somewhere.

@@lettherebelightchannel1335 As far as I can tell, there is no power on the post. I've gone around flipping switches, breakers, and everything else, and the little Fluke voltage tester I have says none of the wires are hot anywhere. I've been in the crawlspace, and there aren't any wires that appear to be going out toward the front of the house where the post is. I'm stumped. I was hoping I could try some kind of continuity test, but I have no idea where to start.

Yeah that's a tough one. Typically the post light switch would be near the front door or in that area. Sometimes I have seen people hide the post light switch in a closet somewhere so people won't be turning it on and off on accident. There should be some conduit or a junction box coming out of the house where the wire exits the house heading to the post. Unless they went under the foundation which is rare. You just never know what someone could have done in the past. Just make sure there are no gfci plugs tripped anywhere also because if that is tripped you won't get any power at the post

@@lettherebelightchannel1335 Unfortunately, there were no GFCI plugs anywhere. I've been installing them in the bathrooms and kitchen. And I really didn't want to have to crawl back under the house again. There's only 17" of clearance between the bottom of the floor joists and the surface of the crawlspace. It's really claustrophobic. And I'm not the skinny little kid I used to be... LOL! Thanks!

Yes that should work. But you need to install a photocell on the post light or somewhere or the light would constantly be on but yes it is a good idea to have the post light on a gfci circuit protection. I hope that answers your question

No you should not run into any Voltage drop issues unless you are running around 150-300 feet you may start possibly doing some math on Voltage drop. And with the LED bulbs only using approximately 20 watts helps out a lot. If you were using regular old fashion bulbs or trying to run a motor or pump then it may be concerning.

Yes all whites together. The black from photocell to the black hot wire. The red from photocell to the black from the light fixture. Hope that answers your question

14-2 UF wire. It's rated to be able to use directly in the ground so it will not deteriorate in the ground. It has a weatherproof outside sheathing to protect the wires inside from moisture. You don't want to use NM wire because it is only rated for indoor wiring and will not last long outside underground.

Lol, sorry about that it is loud around my house. Seems like everytime I try to make a video there is some kinda noise going on in the background. I hope the video helped you out still. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks