Split door submersible network protector housings for electrical distribution systems

A split door submersible housing for an electrical distribution system, the housing comprising:

• a cabinet body defining an interior region configured to accept a component of the electrical distribution system, the cabinet body including at least one opening configured to accept an electrode sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and extending through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between a corresponding terminal of the component and an electrical distribution network;
• a first door and a second door positioned side by side to cover an open front portion of the cabinet body, at least one of the first door and the second door pivotably and electrically connected to a side of the cabinet body;
• and
• a gasket system comprising a first gasket on the first door and a second gasket on the second door, wherein the gasket system is configured to seal the first door and the second door against each other and against a corresponding surface on the cabinet body, when the first and second doors are in a closed position,
• wherein when the first and second doors are in the closed position, the housing is capable of preventing ingress of water into the interior region when submersed.