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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
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 - 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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Published 24 Sep 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales | Marketing Manager All Images Courtesy Of: Douglas Page (Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services). Fluid Filled Cables Fluid filled high voltage cables have been used for over 80 years with some circuits installed in...
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Published 20 Sep 2019
The following article about the need to carry out an Arc Flash Study has been produced by Andrew Linley, Compliance Director at Electrical Safety UK Limited. Special thanks for the permission to re-publish your article. Andrew has vast experience in electrical installation, maintenance and the requirements and the practicalities of...
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