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   calvin | Apr 24, 2005 03:37pm | #1

   here's a co. that offers splice and seal protection.  It might be a mineralac sub company.  The site is pretty simplistic, but I picked up a page of lit. at a show.  Here's a link to the Shake n' Seal splice protection.

   http://www.cully.com/products.htm

   This is the product manufacturer:

   http://www.uraseal.com/electric/index.htm

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

   
   

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   Edited 4/24/2005 8:55 am ET by calvin

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   VaTom | Apr 24, 2005 03:41pm | #2

   I made a similar mistake in a 750' run, no conduit, to an outbuilding.  There's now a water-tight box buried with some large connectors in there.  Don't know about a kit.  I just used clamps and the right tape.  Those clamps are bulky.

   Was not inspected, no idea about that.  Been in place 15 yrs, no problems.

   PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!

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   skip8208 | Apr 25, 2005 12:10am | #5

   Thanks Tom, were looking to some options, but have an electritian take care of this one.

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   pm22 | Apr 25, 2005 02:01am | #6

   300.15. The Code/Bible isn't very co-operative today. But I know for certain that you absolutely cannot have splices in conduit.

   Basically, it says splices must be made in a box. Direct buried cable can be spliced.

   For cable that thick, a split bolt or Polaris fitting should work. But, again, not in conduit. Also there are crimp sleeves available but those need a specialized crimper.

   ~Peter

   Why do people always mispronounce "debris"?

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   skip8208 | Apr 25, 2005 02:53am | #7

   So if I read this correctly, if I bring the cable out of the conduit, bury the cable splice and re-install the cable in the conduit as it enters the subfloor I can should be OK, we may call an electritian to take care of this little problem. Thanls for the help. Skip

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   pm22 | Apr 25, 2005 03:56am | #8

   Assuming the splice would occur outdoors, the conduit would have to end up in a box of some sort. For instance, you could use one of those plastic, 1' X 2' boxes like irrigation people use.

   Would it be too much to throw away the short cables and just get a 15' longer piece. Also you might consider using a "wire-stretcher".  If you need instructions for making one, let me knoew.

   ~Peter

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   skip8208 | Apr 25, 2005 07:53am | #11

   Thanks Peter, we have it figureed out, the answer is using the box you suggested and splice the cable using polaris splice blocks. It will be in the crawl space out of harms way.

                                         Thanks Skip

    

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   Stuart | Apr 24, 2005 04:09pm | #3

   Cables can be spliced but there are restrictions.  There are approved splices for direct buried cable and approved splices for overhead cable, and you can splice cables inside a junction box or handhole, but splicing cables inside a conduit is not allowed.  Without being able to see exactly what your situation is it's hard to give specific advice, so you should probably find a licensed electrician who can come out and take a look in person.

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   skip8208 | Apr 24, 2005 07:22pm | #4

   Thanks Stuart, we were consideing having the splice done by a pro. Were trying to do most of the work ourselves but this be one for a real electrictian.  Thanks again

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   4Lorn1 | Apr 25, 2005 07:05am | #9

   Any splice or connections need to be accessible.

   Go to HD and get a in-ground box, a open-bottom box with a heavy cover that's traffic rated if there is any chance of vehicle traffic, and head to the electrical supply house for a set of direct-burial Polaris splice blocks.

   Be sure to follow the directions and kill the power before messing with it.

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   skip8208 | Apr 25, 2005 07:44am | #10

   Thanks, thats the best advice yet, the box will be in the crawl space so chance of traffic. 

                                              Thanks again, Skip