splicing into underground electrical cable

[94yj]

can this be done or should i just dig a new trench for the cable to run in and install cable it would save me a lot of money if i could splice into the existing cable rather than a new 130 ft run the cable was cut into when the building was moved and i would like to be able to splice in where it was cut thanks

 

[tfi racing]

If you get the proper splice kit and rent/borrow a Hy-Press tool it may be possible.If you are not familiar with what I'm talking about,it may be best for you to replace the entire cable.

 

[mrb]

what is this cable? Which side of your meter is it on?

After re-reading your post, i am not 100% clear on what you want to do. Do you need to splice onto the cable that was cut? Or are you trying to tap an existing cable?

 

[ArthurPE]

you want to extend an existing cable?

you need the aforementioned splice kit ot a pull/junction box with appropriate connectors

 

[Terry Kennedy]

can this be done or should i just dig a new trench for the cable to run in and install cable it would save me a lot of money if i could splice into the existing cable rather than a new 130 ft run the cable was cut into when the building was moved and i would like to be able to splice in where it was cut thanks

Is this on your size of the meter or on the utility's side? If on their side, let them handle it.

If it is on your side, consider the Gardner Bender HST-1300 (#14 - #8 wire,
4 splice positions (Example: Hot A, Neutral, Hot B, Ground).

For heavier wire, consider the Gardner Bender HSB-28 which is a single splice for #8 through #2 wire.

They're both on page 20 of this PDF.

If neither of those options will work for you (perhaps you have heavier wire) you can fall back to tradition and use the Burndy SERVIT and then cover with friction tape and then with rubber tape. Depending on your jurisdiction, this solution may require the work to be installed in an accessible box.

 

[FNFS2000]

If its on their side.... T-tap off of it and get some free power

 

[nadogail]

If its on their side.... T-tap off of it and get some free power

If you elect to try this, you will be working on "HOT" stuff; and your buddies will be around to console your widow in a manner that would be unacceptable if you had a choice.

 

[94yj]

update i had the pwr co out yesterday to try and locate the end i could splice into but it stopped at the asphalt drive way so me and a friend dug a few trenches to bury elec cables and water lines in and i never want to see a ditch witch ever again at least it will be done right this time and i figured on using 2 ga copper thanks again for the help guys

 

[nate379]

Hahahahaha! Was it a hand held unit? I used one this week and same feelings here!