Underground Splice

[Mike01]

Where can I find a good underground splice (less than 600V, 480V site lighting application), I was looking or something to put in a handhole for site lighting however everything I have seen has failed, Thomas and Betts makes a nice device called a quick seal multi splice insulator it looks like a big wire nut however you can only have two cables I am looking for something that can accept up to four cables in and out the bottom of the splice, but it needs to be re-usable, inspect able etc. I looked at resin filled but this appears to be an irreversible type splice. Just curious to what everyone else has used for an application like this.

 

[Buck Parrish]

You need an in ground box.
If it is to be re-useable.

Something similar to a water meter caseing.

 

[wireguru]

i think etcon prosplice can be set up for 4 wires, 2 into each end.

http://www.etcon.com/etcon/index.html

 

[Sierrasparky]

or Ilsco

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Take a look at Tyco/Raychem GelCaps. For smaller wires you can get three sets of wires in a GelCap1. You use the larger GelCap 2, 3 or 4 for larger conductors. I have been using them for 3 phase 480 volt motors and really like them.

 

[TOOL_5150]

I have personally used polaris connectors, and they work well.

http://www.polarisconnectors.com/IPLW.pdf

TYPE: IPLW (Submersible Block)
* Designed for use in underground Submersible installations
* UL 486D approved for submersible, direct burial, and below grade use
* Insulated with High Dielectric Strength Plastisol
* Molded for precise fit and supplied with removable access plugs over the hex screws
* Eliminates the need for cover and taping
* Abrasion and chemical resistant
* Will not support combustion
* Cold Temperature Rated to -45 degrees C

~Matt

 

[JimJ001]

UF wire splices

UF wire splices

can uf wire 120v 20 amp GFCI circuit 12" deep be splice with gel filled cap direct burial without a box? What the requirement for wire above the ground for service on this?

 

[ptonsparky]

can uf wire 120v 20 amp GFCI circuit 12" deep be splice with gel filled cap direct burial without a box? What the requirement for wire above the ground for service on this?

Try http://www.nsipolaris.com/electrical/ Search for ESUF