Method of sealing and repairing electrical cables
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1. A method of sealably covering an exposed electrical cable comprising the steps of:
- applying sealant material around said exposed cable;
placing a protective cover over said sealant material; and
mechanically compressing said cover into contact with said sealant material to effect a seal between said cover and said cable.
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Abstract
An exposed portion of an electrical cable is sealed by applying a sealant material to the exposed cable and then placing the ends of a split unitary cover over the sealant material in overlapped disposition. The cover is then compressed into contact with the sealant material. In repairing a damaged cable sheath, a reinforcing member may be placed over the sealant material prior to placing the cover thereover.
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1. A method of sealably covering an exposed electrical cable comprising the steps of:
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applying sealant material around said exposed cable; placing a protective cover over said sealant material; and mechanically compressing said cover into contact with said sealant material to effect a seal between said cover and said cable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)
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7. A method of repairing a damaged electrical cable comprising the steps of:
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applying a sealant material around said damaged cable; placing a heat-cured protective cover over said sealant material; and non-heatably compressing said split cover into contact with said sealant material to provide a seal between said cover and said cable. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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