So whats a handhole???

I don't want to sound stupid but I was in a conversation with a guy who does outdoor lighting and told me he installed a handhole and spliced from there.

I just said that cool!

So whats a handhole???

[ProIT]

It is place where wires come together for splicing. http://www.handhole.com/

[ABLE1]

Originally Posted by ProIT

It is place where wires come together for splicing. http://www.handhole.com/

It could also be a common point for underground conduit to terminate for easy pull thru's. No splice. Lots of possibilities.

Les

[e57]

Originally Posted by MD Shunk

I would use the term "Quazite Box" before I'd use the term handhole. I guess that's the brand I use most. Handhole box is code book terminology.

The handhole also describes the approximately 3x5 hole in a site lighting pole used to access the wiring connections (or steal wire, if you're a thief, depending).

AKA local trade name "Christy Box" - by you guessed it "Christy" who has the local lock on the market. As far as Handhole I would opt for definition #2 - For a lighting pole....

[Electricalperson]

a handhole is a green plastic box that the power company requires us to use next to the pole on underground services then on inspection they fail the job because they say the handhole will fill up with water!

[Gene Rator]

Originally Posted by Electricalperson

a handhole is a green plastic box that the power company requires us to use next to the pole on underground services

Or a large concrete box.

then on inspection they fail the job because they say the handhole will fill up with water!

So whats the problem.

314.30 Handhole Enclosures.
(C) Enclosed Wiring. All enclosed conductors and any splices or terminations, if present, shall be listed as suitable for wet locations.

[Electricalperson]

Originally Posted by Gene Rator

Or a large concrete box.

So whats the problem.

i ment that the poco requires it yet there inspectors fail it

[Gene Rator]

Originally Posted by Electricalperson

i ment that the poco requires it yet there inspectors fail it

Why, where in the NEC does it say a hand hole can't fill up with water?

[Electricalperson]

Originally Posted by Gene Rator

Why, where in the NEC does it say a hand hole can't fill up with water?

it doesnt. the poco around here writes there own requirements and gives us a book thats similar to a code book and we have to follow or they dont turn power on