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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:
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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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Published 26 Jul 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Scotch Tapes This video by 3M Electrical shows the benefits of 3M Scotch Electrical Tapes. 3M Scotch tapes are used to cable joint, splice, repair damaged cables, seal and protect cables against abrasion, fire and corrosion – this...
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Published 26 Jul 2018
Application: Jointing Low Voltage LV Consac Utility Cables Cable Joint: 95sqmm Consac to 95sqmm 3 Core Wavecon Repair Straight Joint Cable Jointer: Grant Butler – 33kV/11kV HV & LV Cable Faults Jointer (SSE) Featured Manufacturer: Tyco Electronics Consac Cable Joints These type of cable joints must only be installed...
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Published 25 Jul 2018
uploaded by Chis Dodds – Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager The following post is provided to enable the selection of cable cleats to suit a standard UK DNO utility cable for medium/high voltage power systems – this type of MV HV cable commonly referred to as “Triplex”...
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Published 16 Jul 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager The following information is provided courtesy of Severn Trent Water as part of their series of Lessons Learn Bulletins which highlight the potential use or adoption of products to ensure cleaner, safer and more reliable distribution of...
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Published 10 Jul 2018
uploaded by - Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager Thorne & Derrick) The following information has been provided courtesy of AN Wallis, leading UK manufacturers of Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems. In general the Lightning Protection System (LPS) system should: Be an integrated system for lightning protection, power systems...
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