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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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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 25 Nov 2020
Meet Richie Rice Competent Master Craftsman | EHV Jointer Richie Rice has a wealth of experience in the EHV Cable Sector and is expert and advanced skilled working on XLPE, HVDC Light XLPE, Oil/Gas Filled Cable Systems from Jointing & Terminating to VLF/ Sheath Testing. Certified from some of...
Published 24 Nov 2020
Images Courtesy: Doug Page | Work Methods and Training Instructor, EHV and HV Cable Splicer, Environmental Health Technician at Hydro One. Cable Splicer: Jeff Silliphant This sequence of striking photographs documents the replacement of G&W Electric Co. 2000 MCM 15kV potheads following catastrophic animal damage. The damaged medium voltage...
Published 24 Nov 2020
This article was originally posted in February 2016 to our mothballed website, www.cablejoints.co.uk Electrical Stress Today, we received a surprising email from Douglas Page. Doug would not admit it but he is an acknowledged expert in the jointing and termination of EHV cables. Yes, you are Doug. Doug has...
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...
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...
