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MV HV Cables 11kV 33kV

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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Video : Solution to Terminating & Connecting Photovoltaic Solar Aluminium Cables

Published 24 Sep 2019

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales | Marketing Manager Pfisterer Sicon Cable Lugs Cable Lug Installation Bolted mechanical cable lugs should only be installed by qualified and trained specialist personnel. The cable lug installation must be carried out in dry and clean conditions. Pfisterer Sicon cable...

Slaters Electricals | UK’s Largest Stock of New & Refurbished Power Distribution Equipment

Published 24 Sep 2019

uploaded by Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales/Marketing Manager Slaters Electrical are experts in the provision of LV MV HV Power, Distribution & Cast Resin Transformers, Switchgear, Installation, Maintenance, Site Services & Spares. The Slaters Electricals installation division primarily operates from a dedicated base in Sheffield, with additional...

How To Carry Out A 230kV Pipe Type Pothead Replacement /Cable Freeze

Published 24 Sep 2019

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Sales & Marketing Manager | Thorne & Derrick All Images Courtesy Of: Douglas Page (Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services). Douglas Page is not a stranger to our Jointers Blog having blazed a trail over the past few weeks with...

How To Find A Single Drip Of Oil In Approximately 12km Of LPOF PILC 115KV Direct Buried Cable

Published 24 Sep 2019

uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales | Marketing Manager All Images Courtesy Of: Douglas Page (Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services). Fluid Filled Cables Fluid filled high voltage cables have been used for over 80 years with some circuits installed in...

Arc Flash Study: Is It A Legal Requirement?

Published 20 Sep 2019

The following article about the need to carry out an Arc Flash Study has been produced by Andrew Linley, Compliance Director at Electrical Safety UK Limited. Special thanks for the permission to re-publish your article. Andrew has vast experience in electrical installation, maintenance and the requirements and the practicalities of...