Abstract: A coated wire or other elongated article production system having means to form wire or other elongated article in tandem with an extruder of substantially solvent-free polymer in tubular form around the wire or article. The tubular polymer is applied to the wire or article with the aid of a vacuum, and the froming speed relative to the rate of polymer extrusion is controlled to thin the tubular polymer between its extrusion and its contact with the wire or article.

Abstract: A system for the underground distribution of electrical power is provided and includes an electrical cable construction particularly adapted for use underground; and, the cable construction has a central conductor, a tubular insulator system for the conductor, a dual-purpose sacrificial anode supported by the insulator system and extending along substantially the full length of such insulator system, and a concentric neutral conductor supported by the insulator system and engaging the anode at a plurality of points therealong, with the dual-purpose sacrificial anode protecting the concentric neutral conductor against galvanic and soil corrosion as well as reducing AC corrosion of the concentric neutral conductor by providing additional surface area for the dissipation of currents leaving the neutral conductor.