A physical and electrical connection between two power cables that restores the mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, and insulation integrity of the original run. High-voltage joints require precise stripping, stress control to manage the electric field, and robust sealing against moisture ingress.
Heard on the job
The excavation crew damaged the 33 kV feeder, so the jointers are in the trench making up a straight cable joint.
Also heard as
- splice