| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2432402 - Disclosure - Guarantees (Details) (http://www.hubell.com/role/GuaranteesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000048898 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | |
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | ||
Provision | ||
Expenditures/other | ( | ( |
Ending balance | 13,200,000 | |