Thanks, you pointing out the difference between romex and UF got me to go back out and specifically check the cable. It is in fact UF. I didn’t realize cable could be buried directly like this without some sort of protective conduit the whole way so didn’t think to check the level of cable it was.
I think I will do what you and a handful of others suggested, and disconnect the breaker then replace the pipe from the top. I think I will also get an AFCI breaker that was also mentioned just in case.
Yeah, I was originally thinking along similar lines of cutting a channel lengthwise down a pipe just enough to fit the cable through. Then closing the opening with caulk. But since I do have easy enough access to the top already, I think I’ll just slide it down though the top
Cool thanks, I also didn’t realize it could be buried like that straight into asphalt so it all felt pretty weird. I’ll be replacing it to at least keep it safer than it is now. Even though there’s no reason why someone would be using one by the garage, I was just imagining someone accidentally hitting it with a weed wacker or something.
Thank you for making me aware of AFCI breakers! I will definitely be picking one up just in case. I think I’ll go with the quick solution for now. I’m thinking of getting the driveway resealed and fixed up a bit in the near future (thinking maybe Spring) so I will ask about this with them as well
How to protect existing electrical wire from elements ( lemmy.world )
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