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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 04 Feb 2019
Cut Outs or Isolators What’s The Difference? Thorne & Derrick invited Giles Davidson (Area Sales Manager at Lucy Zodion Ltd) and Robert Ashworth (Export Sales Manager – Lucy Zodion Ltd) to guide us through the technical and terminological differences between using cut outs and isolators for roadway, tunnel, urban,...
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Published 01 Feb 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) Cable Repairs Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) are used to lift oil from a production well, so it is important that the supply cables are reliable and operate safely for an extended service life...
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Published 01 Feb 2019
Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Terminations The range of Heat Shrinkable Products manufactured by Nexans have been in service on LV & MV Cables and Networks for over 20 years and are approved by the following international electric power utilities: ENEL – Italy, Spain & Romania ACEA ROMA –...
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Published 01 Feb 2019
♦ Guest Post from Richard Kerr & Lindsay Brownless from Powerstar 11kV Transformers The Next Generation Of Distribution Transformers (LV HV Up To 11kV) Powerstar SO-LO range of super low loss transformers are the only amorphous core transformers designed and manufactured in the UK and provide a cost-effective way of reducing energy...
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Published 31 Jan 2019
NOFIRNO Sealant For Cables & Pipes The CSD NOFIRNO is a Single & Multi Pipe Penetration Sealing System – one of the most adaptive systems for sealing straight and angled pipe penetrations and can even accommodate multiple pipe runs, significantly saving in space and weight. The offshore sealing system for pipework...
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