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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 25 Jun 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Cold Shrink Cable Caps This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Cold Shrink End Caps safely. 3M Cold Shrink end cable caps environmentally seal and mechanically protect exposed low and high voltage cable ends using...
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Published 22 Jun 2018
uploaded by - Chris Dodds Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager ➡ Thorne & Derrick stock a complete range of Earthing Spiders to provide portable earthing and short circuiting solutions for LV MV HV substation and overhead line applications – contact us for UK and Exports Sales of...
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Published 22 Jun 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Information Courtesy: CA3C/2 Relating to General Requirements for 33kV Cable Jointing (Western Power Distribution) MDPE stands for medium density polyethylene – this material is used principally as a cable sheathing material on...
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Published 20 Jun 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager HV Link Boxes & Bonding Leads What Are Link Boxes? Link boxes are installed on medium/high voltage power systems in conjunction with MV HV Cable Joints & Terminations incorporating a sheath break to prevent sheath circulating currents...
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Published 15 Jun 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick (Sales & Marketing Manager) Earlier today, Thorne & Derrick the UK specialist distributor of LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt welcomed Mick Fowler (Business Development Engineer – PB Weir) to their new offices in Chester-le-Street, County Durham...
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