Telephone cable splices

A method of encapsulating a telecommunications cable splice between at least two sheathed cables, the splice having a plurality of connectors connecting the cables at unsheathed end portions thereof, the method comprising:

• encapsulating the connectors in a moisture resistant material;
• wrapping the encapsulating connectors with a film material;
• wrapping portions of the cable sheath adjacent to the splice with an open cell highly flexible material;
• suspending a mold under the splice, the mold having a tray member hinged to at least one other member, the hinged members disposed in open mold condition;
• mixing a foam base material with an activating agent and pouring the mixture into the tray member;
• moving the hinged members to a mold closed position such that the mold embraces the splice and truncated conical ends of the mold bear against the wrapped sheath portions;
• and
• fastening the mold in the closed position preparatory to a foaming reaction taking place between the foam base material and the activating agent.