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We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:

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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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IEC 60903 Gloves | Class 1 Insulating Gloves – Compliance Notes

Published 26 Apr 2019

IEC 60903 Gloves | Class 1 Insulating Gloves – Compliance Notes

Article by SP Energy Networks The following information is contained with SP Energy Networks document OPSAF-12-025 Issue No.6: Insulated Gloves for Electrical Purposes Other Than HV Rubber Glove Working.   IEC 60903 IEC60903 produced by the International Electrotechnical Commission is an internationally recognised electrical safety standard: Live Working – Electrical Insulating Gloves....

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Bunding – Oil Filled Transformers, To Bund or Not to Bund?

Published 25 Apr 2019

Bunding – Oil Filled Transformers, To Bund or Not to Bund?

How Can We Help? Thorne & Derrick can provide design and manufacturing services for Transformer Bunds with optional oil filters, drain valves, filter systems and ancillaries in both mild and galvanised steel (painted or unpainted) – innovative, efficient, safe and cost-effective solution for protection against leakages of insulating liquid to BS...

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Lucy Zodion Titan2 Street Lighting Cut Outs – Single & Double Pole

Published 16 Apr 2019

Lucy Zodion Titan2 Street Lighting Cut Outs – Single & Double Pole

Uploaded By - Chris Dodds (Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager) Street Lighting Cut Outs Lucy Zodion Ltd, are the leading UK manufacturer of street lighting cut-outs, controls, feeder pillars and street lighting isolators – their street light cut outs (SLCOs) are also part of the G81 specification framework. Lucy Zodion Titan2 cut...

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Lead Wiping | A Disappearing Cable Jointers Skill Video Tutorial

Published 16 Apr 2019

Lead Wiping | A Disappearing Cable Jointers Skill  Video Tutorial

How to Wipe Lead Cables Prior to Cable Jointing uploaded by - Chris Dodds Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Heat shrink cable joints for jointing paper or polymeric insulated cables (PILC or XLPE) with lead sheaths are specified for Low Voltage power distribution systems in the oil, gas...

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Fire Walls & Fire Risk Hazards Of Electrical Equipment – BS EN 61936-1 : 2010

Published 16 Apr 2019

Fire Walls & Fire Risk Hazards Of Electrical Equipment – BS EN 61936-1 : 2010

BS EN 61936-1:2010 Fire Walls The following information and clauses concerning fire walls is extracted from BS EN 61936-1:2010. Power Installations Exceeding 1kV a.c. Common Rules 8.7 Protection Against Fire 8.7.1 General Relevant national, provincial and local fire protection regulations shall be taken into account in the design of the installation....

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