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Cables in Manholes,
Arial Cables, Raceways,
Bus Duct, Testing
Dexther A. Adigue
Cables in Manhole
• An electrical cable is an assembly of one or
more wires running side by side or bundled, which is
used to carry electric current.
• Manhole - More accurately termed a splicing
chamber or cable vault, is an opening in the
underground system where workers may enter to
install cables or other equipment, and to make
connections and test.
• The distance between manholes depends on many
conditions, but they are seldom over 500 ft. apart.
• They should be designed so that the cables may be
readily racked around the manhole and they
should allow sufficient space for a splicer to work.
• Manholes are generally built of reinforced concrete
or brick and the covers are made of steel.
• Water can accumulate at the bottom of manholes.
If the soil is normal, natural drainage will easily
occur.
• It is a good practice to provide a concrete floor
and a sump(well) where the water can collect and
drain off into a sewer or some part of the ground
• In many cases, the bottom of the manhole is
excavated and filled with stones to make a dry well.
Pulling cable through a conduit
• Jacket Integrity
Insulating jackets of directly-buried or water-
submerged cables can be tested for insulation resistance
(IR). It may be possible to test integrity of conductive,
nonmetallic jackets or sheaths.
Interpretation of Results
• Acceptable: A mega ohm meter reading of 50 mega
ohms or higher should be considered acceptable.