Jointers Blogs
Non-intrusive Maintenance By Lucy Electric Of Yorkshire | Ringmaster & Oil Filled Transformer
March 16th, 2021
Image Courtesy of: Martin Avis – Energy Services at Lucy Electric

Lucy Electric is a leader in secondary power distribution solutions with over 100 years of industry experience. Specialising in high-performance medium voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications, enabling the safe and reliable distribution of energy to homes and businesses worldwide.
Lucy’s best-in-class products are at the cutting edge of medium voltage design and innovation, providing switching, protection and automation solutions with reliability, safety and value built-in as standard.
Thorne & Derrick distribute Lucy Electric and Lucy Zodion low voltage distribution product portfolio including a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor heavy duty cut outs and service cut outs.

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132kV Dry Type ODSE Installed At 275kV National Grid Substation
March 16th, 2021
Pictured: 132kV Dry Type ODSE (Outdoor Sealing Ends) at Kirkby National Grid 275kV Substation
Images Courtesy of: Tom Pickering – HV/LV Cable Jointer at Prysmian Group

Further Reading
- 132kV Outdoor Sealing Ends (ODSE) Manufactured By nkt Cables Installed
- LS 220kV Cross Bonded Joint XLPE 2500sqmm Copper

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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 cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
A Faulted UKPN LV Resin Straight Joint (PILC to Waveform)
March 16th, 2021
Pictured : A Failed Excavated Resin Cable Joint, LV .2″ Imperial PILC Cable Jointed to 185sqmm Waveform Cable.
Cable Joint : Sicame straight joint and shell encapsulated with Prysmian JEM Resin.
Image Courtesy of : Gavin Duke (LV 11kV 33kV UKPN Cable Jointer)

Sicame Key Product Groups – Mechanical Connectors for Straight Service Joints, Service/Mains Branch Joints, Single Service Joints, Double Service Joints, Mains Service Breech Joints, CNE Joints, Mains Straight Joints, Mains Breech Joints and Termination Lugs.
Thorne & Derrick are UK Distributors for Sicame

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Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
132kV EHV Gas Filled Straight Joint With Pfisterer Connex Size 6 Connectors
March 9th, 2021
Pictured: 132kV Pfisterer Straight Joint Coupled With Pfisterer Connex Size 6 Plugs
Image Courtesy of: Richard Mason (EHV Cable Jointer) – Global Cabling Services Ltd.
Richard Mason is a leading name in the UK EHV Cable Jointing industry – a great guy and great jointer with proven track record across high profile projects installing leading products such as Pfisterer, 3M, Tyco Raychem, ABB and Nexans.
T&D are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage Power Products including Connex Plugs, Cable Jointing Tools, Sicon Connectors, Surge Arresters and Electrical Safety Equipment.


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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 cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
4.8kV MV Medium Voltage 500/35sqmm 6 Core Corrugated Cable Termination
March 9th, 2021
Image Courtesy of: Assistant Jointer 132kV Pfisterer At Alfanar Testing & Commissioning
Pictured: 4.8kV MV Medium Voltage 500/35mm² 6 Core Corrugated Cable Termination
pfisterer
The PFISTERER group has been dealing with the interfaces in the flow of electricity ever since it was founded in 1921.
As a specialist in energy transmission and distribution, PFISTERER offer a range of sophisticated, future-ready products. For all voltage ranges and wherever reliable, long-lasting systems are needed for powerful energy grids.
As well as the energy sector, PFISTERER are also active in transport technology and industrial solutions. They are well-established in all key global markets and continue to strengthen the brand on a worldwide scale.
Further Reading
PFISTERER FrontCon | New Connection Technology For Single-Strand Insulated Cables
Kerite 138kV Submarine EPR Cable – 800sqmm 1500MCM Copper Cable Terminated With Pfisterer EST145
thorne & Derrick
T&D are Main Distributors & Stockists for the PFISTERER range of Medium Voltage Power Products including Connex Plugs, Cable Jointing Tools, Sicon Connectors, Surge Arresters and Electrical Safety Equipment. Established since 1985, T&D distribute the most extensive range of LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Terminating, Pulling & Installation Equipment – contact us today for a competitive quotation.

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 cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.

