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Published 15 Jun 2021
This article has been republished with the kind permission of SPE Electrical Ltd. SPE Electrical Ltd SPE Electrical are based in Dorset, in the South West, but serve the whole of the UK as well as many international clients. The company was created in early 2006, in recognition...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
Earth Bars uploaded by Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales + Marketing Manager Copper Earth Bars for Lightning Protection Systems Earth bars are an integral part of an Electrical oBuilding Services or Substation technical specification for earthing and bonding; they provide a convenient common earth point for the...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
Images Courtesy of: Stuart Henry – Director/Cable Jointer LV-66KV, 11KV Electrical Fitter at Kyadan Ltd Pictured: Nexans Euromold 33kV Connectors Terminating XLPE Single Core 630sqmm Cable Onto Schneider CBGS (GIS) Switchboard Thorne & Derrick are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold MV Cable Connectors, Cable Joints and Terminations for...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
“The Topcon GLS-2000 series laser scanner we used within the 132kV substation was the Topcon GLS-2000M – the GLS-200 series is composed of 3 comparable, yet distinct models: the GLS-2000S (short-range), GLS-2000M (middle-range), and the GLS-2000L (long-range),” explains Richard Shepherd, MD at Utility & Transmission Survey Solutions Ltd. Topcon...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
Images Courtesy of: Beau Smithers – HV Cable Jointer at S.I Cable Jointing Services Modern-day cable jointers utilise a broad range of Cable Jointing Tools to ensure precision accuracy and clean removal of cable sheath, cable insulation, semi-conductive screens and core preparation. This picture shows the cable jointer using Intercable...
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