Waterproofing electrical connection

Peter · 2007-05-11T06:47:14+00:00

I have a drainage pump in a manhole which connects to armoured cable in a box at the top (inside) the manhole.All is well until the pump breaks down, water level rises and the box does not keep the water out.Local electric store says they have nothing to help so I wondered .....can I literally fill the box with silicon to solve the problem.At the outset the connection should have been made above ground ( a wall about 8 feet away) but alas, there is now not sufficient cable to play with meaning the connection has to remain inside the manhole.Any help appreciated.Peter

May 11, 2007 20 Replies

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Andy Cap 19 years ago

TLC do one. I agree that would be my choice and reterminate the new cable to the SWA up on the wall.

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