Forced encapsulation cable splice enclosure including a container for exiting encapsulant

摘要

A method and apparatus is provided for encapsulating a cable splice (14). An enclosure shell (30) is positioned about the cable splice (14). The shell includes an inlet port (46) and an outlet port (48). A curable encapsulant is inserted into the shell through the inlet port. An outlet container (80) is positioned over the outlet port to contain exiting encapsulant. The container is formed of light transmissive material so that the exiting encapsulant may be observed thereby providing a visual indication that the splice is fully encapsulated. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>