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Thorne & Derrick’s POWER Blog is regularly updated with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
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We focus on Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV
We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:
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CMP |
Ellis Patents |
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Alroc |
CSD |
Roxtec |
CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
Lucy Zodion |
ABB |
Emtelle |

With Photo Blog contributions from our social network of utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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Published 24 Nov 2020
uploaded by | Chris Dodds (Sales Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick) PVC Sheath Removal Clean the outer PVC sheath of the cable and abrade for 60mm with a rasp, to form moisture seal Remove 300mm of the outer PVC sheath Refer to the UKPN LV Manual Section 3.5.1...
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Published 24 Nov 2020
Image Courtesy of: John Perrott (Director of Power at AIS) Pictured Below: Raychem Terminations Jointer: Ernie Briones Accurate Infrastructure Solutions Accurate Infrastructure Solutions is a dynamic contracting and consultancy business with expertise across a multitude of industries, including: Offshore Support – quickly and reliably meeting all client’s short, medium...
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Published 23 Nov 2020
Lifesaving Arc Flash Clothing uploaded by Chris Dodds | Sales Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick “If I wasn’t wearing my PPE, it probably would have been a different story.” This Case Study focuses on the importance of wearing PPE clothing to protect against Arc Flash in the construction...
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Published 16 Nov 2020
The NEW RIDGID STRUTSLAYR™ strut channel cutter is the latest accessory that makes the world’s most popular press tool even more valuable. Strut channels are used in a wide variety of applications such as Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical and Solar for structural support of pipes, ventilation/air-conditioning/sprinkler systems as...
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Published 13 Nov 2020
Roxtec are global-market leaders in the innovation and manufacture of cable transits and pipe penetration sealing systems to the process and hazardous area industries. Roxtec solutions seal cables, cable ducts and pipes against water ingress, gas migration and fire hazards into safety critical and sensitive electrical equipment and buildings....
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