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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 07 Feb 2018
by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 2 minutes Nexans Nexans Fire Resistant Tape also referred to as G.I.N.G.E.R is specifically designed to protect LV, MV, and HV joints and cables against fire in applications where where low smoke emission and resistance to fire is needed. Cables or cable joints can be...
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Published 05 Feb 2018
by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 2 minutes The following list is the current ranges of Nexans Connectors which are currently ATEX Certified for the safe termination and connection of medium/high voltage power cables into potentially explosive atmospheres designated as Zone 1 or Zone 2 according to...
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Published 05 Feb 2018
Helping Cable Jointers Into Work….. by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 5 minutes If you’re a Jointer of cables you better read this. Last week, I had the pleasure to meet Duane Thompson (Founder & Managing Director) of Networked Professionals and learn how he and his...
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Published 02 Feb 2018
Application: 11kV Cable Terminations Cable Preparation : Semicon Cutback On 11kV XLPE Insulated Cables (Easy-Peel) Cable Jointer: David Baldock (HV Jointer) Product Category: MV HV Power Cable Terminations by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 2 minutes 11kV Terminations Prior to the installation of MV-HV cable accessories whether it...
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Published 01 Feb 2018
by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 2 minutes Cable Pulling The following information based upon a document produced by UK DNO, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, provides information and guidance on New Connections and best practise for cable pulling and laying and when installing LV (Wavecon |...
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