Abstract: An electric wire includes a metal conductor, a heat stable tape, wherein the tape is in direct contact with the conductor, wherein the tape can withstand temperatures of at least about 1850° F., a high temperature fiberglass layer, wherein the fiberglass layer is in direct contact with the tape, and an insulating sheath around the fiberglass layer, wherein the wire has no conduit protection.

Abstract: An electric wire includes a metal conductor, a heat stable tape, wherein the tape is in direct contact with the conductor, wherein the tape can withstand temperatures of at least about 1850° F., a high temperature fiberglass layer, wherein the fiberglass layer is in direct contact with the tape, and an insulating sheath around the fiberglass layer, wherein the wire has no conduit protection.

Abstract: There is provided an electrical cable splice assembly, including a splice case having two ports for receiving a pair of cable ends. The conductors within the cable are adapted to be spliced together inside the splice closure. A pair of cable clamping devices are each firmly attached to each cable a certain distance removed from the splice closure. A rigid member, having a pair of rigid arms, attaches the cable clamping devices directly to one another so that any strain applied on one cable is transferred to the other and the splices within the splice closure do not feel the effects of the strain. There is further provided a clamping ring attached to the assembly for receiving a rod to be buried in the ground such that the height of the assembly with respect to the ground can be varied during installation.