What Does Handhole Mean? A handhole is a hole large enough only for insertion of a hand (as for lifting) or of a hand and arm (as for cleaning out otherwise inaccessible places or giving access to enclosed parts).

Is hand hole one word or two?

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What is a Handhole?

A Handhole is a shallow metal electrical utility or pull box (also called an access or splice box) installed within a run of conduit or ducts that allows for easy access to pull in, splice and terminate wires or cables.