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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 20 May 2020
A National Grid substation is a large installation where 275kV and 400kV overhead power lines or underground cables are switched and where electricity is transformed to 132kV for distribution to surrounding areas. National Grid own HV electricity transmission network in England and Wales operating throughout Great Britain. The transmission...
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Published 12 May 2020
T&D, a leading distributor and stockist for Pfisterer Connex HV Cable Plugs, are delighted to present a stunning selection of application photographs from the Muncey & Black Peak PV Farms, Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire project. All images courtesy : Karl McFadden (Business Development Engineer, Renewables & Business Unit PDS at PFISTERER)....
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Published 12 May 2020
Image Courtesy of: Mohamed Megally (Electrical Design Engineer ASG Holding) Pictured: High Voltage Cable Pulling For Alith Project 110kV XLPE Power Cable Manufacturer – Jeddah Cables Factory Thorne & Derrick are leading stockists and distributors of an extensive range of Cable Pulling Products & Equipment. Snaking During Cable Pulling 110kv KAEC project – the...
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Published 12 May 2020
Image Courtesy of: Luigi Salvatore (General Director Global Technologies Services srl). Pictured: Old Circuit Breaker (MSM 170kV) Replaced By New Circuit Breaker (COMPASS I 170kV ABB SpA) in SE Buzzi Unicem Guidonia Plant. Further Reading Brush Hawker Siddley VMV12 Vacuum Circuit Breaker Double Busbar – 50 GEC BVP 17 Oil Circuit...
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Published 11 May 2020
Cable Jointer : Steve Fielder – HV/EHV Cable Jointer Location : Baltimore USA Who is Steve? “I have been working in the cable industry for 29 years. Originally trained at BICC Cables, went on to work in R&D and type approve cable systems ranging from 11kV up to 400kV oil, XLPE up...
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