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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 Jan 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager UKPN Tile Tape & Stokbord Covers UK Power Networks, UKPN, are a UK Distribution Network Operator distributing low and high voltage electricity covering South East England, the East of England and London – we overview current UKPN...
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Published 21 Jan 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Heat Shrink Wraparounds During an annual inspection of the High Voltage Cable (Transmission & Distribution) Network at a power grid located in Thailand the following cable damage was witnessed to the high voltage underground cable sheath, note...
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Published 15 Jan 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales Marketing Manager Call T&D to discuss your requirements for PFISTERER CONNEX Size 4 Training – the Jointer Training Courses can be booked with Thorne & Derrick by calling 0191 4104292 (contact Martin Wigham) – successful attendees will become qualified up...
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Published 10 Jan 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Repairing Mining Cables This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Mining Cable Splice Kits when repairing a damaged cable jacket or sheath. 3M Mining Cable Splice Kits 3100 Series may be used for flexible...
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Published 08 Jan 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Roxtec Thorne & Derrick are distributors for Roxtec, the leading manufacturer of sealing solutions for cables and pipes, to protect electricity Transmission & Distribution assets including substations against water, gas and fire. Roxtec H3 cable transit seals...
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