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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 17 Nov 2017
Yes. Here is the evidence. by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 5 minutes Utility Workers & The Risk Of Arc Flash Utility workers stand in the frontline of electrocution and arc flash risk – facing daily hazard whether in the cable trench, joint bay, substation or working...
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Published 12 Nov 2017
by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 5 minutes The world of electrical safety, insulation and protection is rife with potential hazards and dangers. Electrocution risks prevail throughout low and high voltage power systems – whether by underground cable or via overhead line where the ampere flows danger...
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Published 08 Nov 2017
by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 5 minutes Headquartered in the USA, OCS Group is one of the largest independent inspection company’s, developing many proprietary services and products over the last 20 years for all their clients within the oil, gas, energy and hazardous area industries. OCS...
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Published 08 Nov 2017
by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 5 minutes OVERVIEW 0.1 Hz VLF test and IMCORP’s Factory Grade® technology are compared side-by-side at utility solar site CHALLENGE VLF test passes cables, but cable terminations were still failing RESULTS Based on distribution system experience, utility uses IMCORP’s Factory Grade®...
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Published 07 Nov 2017
Northern PowerGrid Tile Tape & Stokbord Covers Northern Powergrid, NPG, are a UK Distribution Network Operator distributing low and high voltage electricity covering North East England, – we overview current NPG recommendations and specifications for Cable Protection Tapes & Covers using Tile Tape and Stokbord products. This should assist LV-HV Cable Jointing, Installation...
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