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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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EHV Cable Joint – LS Cable 240kV 3000 KCMIL XLPE Cable Circuit

Published 09 Oct 2019

Application: EHV Cable Joint – LS Cable 240kV 3000 KCMIL XLPE Cable Circuit Cable Type: LS Cable 240kV 3000 KCMIL XLPE Cable Circuit Cable Jointer: Andy O’Malley (IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer / Cable Splicer – Allteck Line Contractors) EHV Cable Joint Clean joint bay and cable preparation with...

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Cable Cleats – Costs v Quality

Published 09 Oct 2019

Cable Cleats uploaded by Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales Marketing Manager Ellis Patents based in the UK are world leading manufacturers of cable cleats and cable clamps used to clamp and support LV-MV-HV cables – this includes 11kV-33kV medium/high voltage power cables in single, trefoil or bundled formation. Ellis Patents are...

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IECEx Cable Gland Selection Guide For Hazardous Area Zones

Published 09 Oct 2019

uploaded by Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales Marketing Manager In this Blog titled IECEx Cable Gland Selection Guide For Hazardous Area Zones we will cover the following sections of the classification and guidance document for the selection of cable glands for hazardous areas: Cable Type / Cable...

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Protecting Substations Against Flooded Ducts by Roxtec

Published 09 Oct 2019

uploaded by Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales Marketing Manager article by Roxtec Retrofitting a flooded substation A flooded electrical substation. A run-down pump. And another switchgear failure. Do you recognize the scenario? Would you like to avoid it? Learn how to get it all right from the...

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Furseweld | The Furse System of Exothermic Welding

Published 09 Oct 2019

uploaded by Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales Marketing Manager Furseweld The Furse System of Exothermic Welding Since 1893, Furse has provided world leading Earthing, Lightning and Electronic Systems protection solutions for electrical infrastructure, building services and LV MV HV substations. FurseWELD exothermic welding is a cost efficient method...

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