11kV Lovink Straight Joint – 185sqmm Triplex EPR Insulated Cable
Published 17 Jun 2021
Image Courtesy of: Dean Page (Managing Director at DP Cable Jointing Ltd)
Pictured: 11kV Lovink Straight Joint – 185sqmm Triplex EPR Insulated Cable
Lovink manufactured cable joints are approved by UK DNO’s, including Western Power Distribution, for 11kV straight, stop-ends, branch and loop joints – this is according to ENA Engineering Recommendation G81 “Framework for Design and Planning, Materials Specification and Installation and Record for Greenfield Low Voltage Housing Development Installations and Associated, New, HV/LV Distribution Substations” – Part 2 Materials Specification (April 2015).
The copper stocking used to provide earth continuity across the 11kV Triplex cable joint is out of picture located further down the cable for installation following shearing-off the mechanical connectors.
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