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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:
| 3M |
CMP |
Ellis Patents |
| Nexans Euromold |
Elastimold |
Pfisterer |
| Prysmian |
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 22 Sep 2020
Non-welded Fireproof & Watertight Pipework Seals Marine Vessels from Roxtec Use Roxtec sealing solutions for single and multiple metal pipes to protect life and assets against fire, gas and water ingress. Owners, shipbuilders and construction companies all over the world appreciate the excellent fire-stopping and watertight features of our...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
Image : Mohamed Megally | Electrical Design Engineer ASG Holding Pictured: 110kV Outdoor Termination – 2500sqmm XLPE Power Cables Using Pfisterer Cable Terminations In High Voltage Substation (Al lith BSP Substation at Saudi Arabia) T&D are main UK Stockists for the Pfisterer Connex 33kV inner cone plugs for terminating medium voltage power cables...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
Images : Mohamed Ali (Electrical Cable Jointer). 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 and cable jointers working on MV...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
BS 7671 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) now require all new electrical system designs and installations, as well as alterations and additions to existing installations, to be assessed against transient overvoltage risk and, where necessary, protected using Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). Covered in...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
Stress Control Methods Choosing Cable Terminations to Reduce Electrical Stress The following information has been republished with kind permission of 3M Electrical. Traditional Geometric Stress Cone This method reduces the electrical stress at the shield discontinuity by extending the shield and gradually increasing the thickness of insulation under the...
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