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Published 20 Apr 2021
“I am concerned that without a minimum standard, the cable jointer as we know it will cease to exist,” commented Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer) recently on LinkedIn. Stewart is a third generation jointer – he is as qualified to talk as we are obliged to listen. Cable jointing is in...
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Published 20 Apr 2021
Images Courtesy of: Declan Scully – AP, SMSTS, HV Electrical Fitter and Electrician at UK Power Networks Pictured: 11kV cables installed using cable cleats manufactured by Ellis Patents WHAT ARE CABLE CLEATS? Cable cleats are used to fix, clamp and support cables – cleats provide effective short circuit protection,...
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Published 13 Apr 2021
Picture Courtesy: Murray Jones, Transmission Live Line Work Methods Assessor at Ergon-Energex -Queensland, Australia “Playing with the ISC D4 and Petzl ASAP lock on a Saferight CDD rigged as a releasable anchor during tower rescue refreshers using a Skylotek tower harness with a Capital Safety ropesafe on standby,” informs Murray....
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Published 13 Apr 2021
Image Courtesy of: Wayne Crick – Company Director AW CABLES LTD Jointers blog Subscribe now to our POWER NEWSLETTER– a monthly email circulation packed with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers. Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen...
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Published 13 Apr 2021
Image Courtesy: Dave Boyd EHV Cable Jointer. Owner/Company Director of HV Cablepower Pty Ltd – their team of cable jointers are factory trained with ABB up to 420kV, LG, Pfisterer, Prysmian, Sudkabel up to 245kV and Brugg up to 500kV. Thone & Derrick | Sudkabel Approved Distributor | Joints,...
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