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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
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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 16 Jun 2021
This article has been republished with the kind permission of Jules Daly, Marketing & Communications Manager at Powersystems Ltd (High Voltage Electrical Engineering). About Powersystems Powersystems was established in 1977 to provide industrial customers with the expertise that only the local electricity board previously offered. 40 years on Powersystems...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
Pictured : Testing 11kV Whipp & Bourne CV Switchgear Using Megger & Fluke Test Instruments Image: Liam Medderman – Power Delivery Substation Tester (HV Authorised Person) at Transport for London. The Whipp and Bourne 11kV CV switchgear, 3 phase type was subjected to a 6 yearly service examination and medium voltage test –...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
Image Courtesy of: Neil Probert – Voltage Management & Switchgear Specialist Jointers blog Subscribe now to our POWER NEWSLETTER– a monthly email circulation packed with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers. Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
Image Courtesy of: Daniel Probert – Senior Electrical Engineer at Johnson & Phillips (Capacitors) Ltd Johnson & Phillips Capacitors are market-leading providers of Power Engineering Services throughout the UK and internationally. Jointers blog Subscribe now to our POWER NEWSLETTER– a monthly email circulation packed with news, projects, videos, technical tips,...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
Image Courtesy of: Darren Street at D+R Jointing Services Ltd Pictured above is a 300mm² wavecon LV cable which is being terminated onto a Schneider M1 LV board as part of a full substation installation – the install was carried out by two cable jointing/fitting teams. schneider electric Schneider...
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