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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 24 Sep 2019
Application: Transition Joint EHV – Oil To XLPE NKT Cable Joint Cable Joint Type: Transition Joint EHV Cable Jointer: Dean Wilson Owner Director at D C Jointing Ltd Featured Manufacturer: NKT Cables Weighted piano wire was used for the chamfer. Connectors are sweated on with solder. Hand skills are very...
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Published 24 Sep 2019
Cable Delivery, Pulling and Installation Top Do’s & Don’ts Article Contribution Thanks to BASEC BASEC is an independent accredited certification body for the cable industry worldwide. BASEC’s name is synonymous with cable quality and safety. Although present everywhere, cables seldom impact their users; they are usually hidden from view,...
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Published 24 Sep 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales | Marketing Manager Pfisterer Sicon Cable Lugs Cable Lug Installation Bolted mechanical cable lugs should only be installed by qualified and trained specialist personnel. The cable lug installation must be carried out in dry and clean conditions. Pfisterer Sicon cable...
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Published 24 Sep 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales/Marketing Manager Slaters Electrical are experts in the provision of LV MV HV Power, Distribution & Cast Resin Transformers, Switchgear, Installation, Maintenance, Site Services & Spares. The Slaters Electricals installation division primarily operates from a dedicated base in Sheffield, with additional...
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Published 24 Sep 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Sales & Marketing Manager | Thorne & Derrick All Images Courtesy Of: Douglas Page (Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services). Douglas Page is not a stranger to our Jointers Blog having blazed a trail over the past few weeks with...
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