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. Its name comes from the process of potting or encapsulation of the conductors inside the terminal`s insulating bushing. ==Superseded== Pothead was on.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pothead
Slang for a device used to transition an overhead conductor to underground. Potheads are normally porcelain and have been largely replaced with non-ceramic, synthetic rubber, terminators of the type manufactured by Thomas & Betts Elastimold. Found on http://www.youngco.com/young2.asp?ID=4&Type=3