Many contractors reach out to us for information about the MCM BRBT and BRC pedestals. These products are referenced in certain Hydro-Québec standards, including datasheet 10-6005 from standard B.41.21, an excerpt of which is shown below.
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Type of Civil Structure |
Voltage |
No. of circuits/cables |
Max cable size |
Cost |
Location |
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MCM Solutions |
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MCM LVDP |
240/600 volts |
1 / 4 |
2 × 750 kcmil |
$ |
Off-sidewalk (Private property) |
|
MCM JDP |
600 volts (E4) |
1 / 3 |
2 × 750 kcmil |
$$ |
Off-sidewalk (Public right-of-way) |
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Traditional Solutions |
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Connection pit (915 mm diameter) |
240/600 volts |
1 / 3 |
2 × 500 kcmil |
$ |
Off-sidewalk (Private property) or sidewalk |
|
Underground junction box |
240/600 volts |
3 / 12 |
Up to |
$$$$ |
Off-sidewalk (Private property) or sidewalk |
(Note: This is not a verbatim copy of standard 10-6005)
Conventional connection pits are only designed for small or medium-sized cables. And while underground junction boxes can accommodate large cables, they are far too expensive.
