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Published 07 Jun 2022
High Voltage Detectors The MTag series of high voltage detectors from PBwel (P&B Weir Electrical Ltd) are available from Thorne & Derrick International based in the UK, the leading Specialist Distributor of Electrical Safety Equipment. Detectors Approved to BS EN 61243-1 Designed for «proving dead» on high voltage distribution...
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Published 06 Jun 2022
Thorne & Derrick, the UK Preferred Distributor for P&B Weir Electrical Ltd (PBwel), are now stocking their range of Rail Earthing Equipment with PADS Approval for use on Network Rail high voltage electrification projects. This significant and strategic stock holding is the culmination of discussions and planning to support...
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Published 19 Apr 2022
Special thanks to Rebecca Broadhead CMgr FCMI Tech IOSH MD at Electrical Safety UK for the kind permission to republish Electrical safety Identify Electrical Safety Hazards You cannot smell, hear, or see electricity, so making sure you have the right systems in place to manage this hazardous energy is critical...
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Published 19 Apr 2022
Special thanks to Jordan Edmenson at HVPD for the kind permission to republish Link to the original article can be found here Partial Discharge Monitoring & Location on a 33kV Offshore Wind Farm Export Cable Project An offshore wind farm operator in the UK requested On-Line Partial Discharge monitoring...
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Published 11 Apr 2022
Voltage Detectors Distributed from Stock | Approved Supplier | UK & Export Sales Voltage Detectors Pfisterer KP-Test 5 The KP-Test 5 capacitive voltage detector manufactured by PFISTERER and distributed by Thorne & Derrick can be used for indoor and outdoor medium voltage applications. It indicates the presence of operating...
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