What Are Electrical Hockey Sticks?

What are electrical hockey sticks? They are essential components in electrical meter installations—typically 38 mm or 44 mm diameter conduits bent at one end. These hockey sticks safely guide mains electrical cables from underground into an electric meter box, protecting the cable and preventing sharp bends or damage.

 

Purpose of Electrical Hockey Sticks

A common question is: what are electrical hockey sticks used for? Their main function is to provide a smooth, secure path for cables entering meter enclosures. For outdoor setups with a plinth, as shown below, a hockey stick ensures a protected entry point into the meter box.

 

Types and Sizes of Electrical Hockey Sticks

At MeterBoxesDirect, we offer two popular versions:

38mm Hockey Sticks

1. Work with surface-mounted or recessed boxes
2. White UPVC, 1450mm high x 310mm long, 0.57kg

 

44mm Hockey Stick

1. Ideal for 3-phase meter boxes
2. Black UPVC, 1,200 mm high × 480 mm long, 0.55 kg

These options address different installation needs, ensuring flexibility in wiring setups

 

Installation Guide

If you’re wondering what are electrical hockey sticks installed**, here’s how:

1. Ensure that the electricity warning tape is installed at the correct depth below ground level, along the full length of the duct.
2. The installer must ensure that the meter box is in the correct location, with the pre-drilled hole to accept the hockey stock is at the bottom of the box.
3. The hockey stick duct must be brought up the cavity and into the cabinet at construction the phase.
4. The hockey stick must project 25mm (1 inch) into the meter box.
5. Ensure clearance of 100mm between the hockey stick/service duct and other services on the house-holders proper.

These steps guarantee a safe, compliant installation for electric meter systems.

 

FAQs on Electrical Hockey Sticks

1. Do I need a hockey stick for recessed electric meter boxes?
   Yes—a conduit is required even for recessed installations
2. Do you always need a hockey stick for electricity connections?
   Not always; check current regulations for your region.
3. How do I seal an electrical hockey stick?
   Use plastic-wrapped adhesive tape at the duct end to ensure a weather-tight seal.
4. What colour electrical hockey sticks should be?
   It all depends on your usage of the hockey stick. On MeterBoxesDirect hockey sticks are white and are suitable for both internal and external use.

 

Hockey Stick vs. Ducting Bend

A key difference is that electrical hockey sticks are designed to remain straight, avoiding sharp bends, while standard ducting bends are more flexible but may cause cable strain.

Summary on what are electrical hockey sticks

Understanding what are electrical hockey sticks is vital for safe and effective electric meter installations. These simple yet essential conduits ensure cables are protected, compliant, and easy to maintain. For selecting the right size and installation technique, explore our Hockey Stick 38 mm and 44 mm product pages. Explore options below:

 

Popular Models

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