Pothead

This article is about a type of high-voltage electrical terminal. For a person who regularly uses Cannabis ("pot"), see Cannabis smoking.
A three phase electric circuit terminated with a pothead
Crossarms with two three phase electric circuits terminated with potheads

A pothead is a type of insulated electrical terminal used for transitioning between overhead line and underground high-voltage cable or for connecting overhead wiring to equipment like transformers.[1] Its name comes from the process of potting or encapsulation of the conductors inside the terminal's insulating bushing.

  1. ^ Herman, Stephen L. (2011). Electrical Wiring: Industrial (14th ed.). Cengage Learning. p. 21. ISBN 978-1-111-12489-2.