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Taking Care Of Insulating Gloves

Published 27 Jun 2018

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager As Main UK Stockists for the CATU Electrical range of insulating gloves Thorne & Derrick regularly are requested to provide care and maintenance advice to ensure gloves provide adequate and ongoing electrical safety and protection to the...

Damaged Cables – Strikes & Products To Repair Cable Damage

Published 27 Jun 2018

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager In this following post we highlight several causes of cable damage to low voltage underground power cables courtesy of a selection of case studies from SP Energy Networks. We also explain and demonstrate product solutions for the...

Lace Up Cable Socks – A Guide For Users When Pulling Cables

Published 26 Jun 2018

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager The following short article has been provided as guidance for the use of cable socks – specifically lace-up cable socks are used to pull and support cables mid-span and employed where a fitting or connector prevents a standard...

Why Would I Choose A Cable Abandonment Kit Over A Cable End Cap?

Published 25 Jun 2018

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Cable Abandonment Kit or Cable End Cap? This video by 3M Electrical explains why you would choose a cable abandonment kit over a cable cap. 3M cold shrink cable abandonment kits (live cable end seals) are used to temporarily or...

How To Apply 3M Cold Shrink Tubing

Published 25 Jun 2018

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager 3M Cold Shrink Tubing This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Cold Shrink Tubing safely. 3M Cold Shrink Tubing is a series of open-ended, tubular rubber sleeves, which are factory expanded and assembled onto...