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Linesman – Suited, Booted, Equipped
April 13th, 2021Picture Courtesy: Murray Jones, Transmission Live Line Work Methods Assessor at Ergon-Energex -Queensland, Australia
“Playing with the ISC D4 and Petzl ASAP lock on a Saferight CDD rigged as a releasable anchor during tower rescue refreshers using a Skylotek tower harness with a Capital Safety ropesafe on standby,” informs Murray.
“I have run transmission lines and helicopter safety training in an international environment, with successful training and mentoring of Chinese line workers on site in Southern China for Aeropower, an aerial live line service provider for both Australian and International electrical companies.
I am also a Senior Trainer for field risk management theory and applications within the electrical industry, and am able to translate my 30 plus years of practical field based work into the classroom environment,” Murray adds.
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Portable Earthing Kits Installed With Insulating Sticks To High Voltage Overhead Lines
Overhead Lines Training PhotoBlog by Murray Jones
ALADIN Individual Voltage Alarm With Headlamp For MV Overhead Lines 10-69kV
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Video – Vertical LV Cable Installation : 4 Core XLPE & CPC Cables (320m Circuits)
April 13th, 2021
Image Courtesy of: Wayne Crick – Company Director AW CABLES LTD
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Sudkabel Plugs Terminating 132kV Lead Sheath Cables Into Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
April 13th, 2021
Image Courtesy: Dave Boyd EHV Cable Jointer. Owner/Company Director of HV Cablepower Pty Ltd – their team of cable jointers are factory trained with ABB up to 420kV, LG, Pfisterer, Prysmian, Sudkabel up to 245kV and Brugg up to 500kV.
Thone & Derrick | Sudkabel Approved Distributor | Joints, Terminations & Connectors | Specification & Supply
Südkabel are based in Mannheim, Germany and are global leaders in the manufacturing of XLPE-cable systems up to 550 kV. They have many years of experience implementing turnkey cable systems for all voltage levels.
Since the company was founded, the goal has been to provide new solutions that guarantee customers greater safety and improved procedures. Südkabel established its reputation as a pioneer in XLPE technology when Germany’s polymeric-insulated medium-voltage cables were laid in the 1960s.
Many more innovations followed, including the planning and construction of the first 110 kV XLPE cable system in Germany, the first 400 kV XLPE cable system in the European transmission network, and last but not least, the manufacture and installation of many 500 kV XLPE cable systems in Russia, Asia, Africa, and South America with conductor cross-sections of up to 2500 mm².
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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.
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11kV Cables Jointed, Terminated & Earthed Into MIDEL Filled MV Transformers
April 13th, 2021
MIDEL Ester transformer oils and dielectric fluids are manufactured by M&I Materials in the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa and India. This robust manufacturing base ensures a secure supply chain and the ability to deliver the ultimate in transformer risk mitigation.
Acknowledged for outstanding performance across the world, MIDEL leads the way in delivering transformer fire protection and environmental safety for utilities and power and distribution transformer manufacturers.
MIDEL is a synthetic transformer oil used for medium – high voltage transformers to BS EN 61099:2010. Supplied in 25 litre container with top handle for safe site handling by cable jointers, SAP’s or HV electrical engineers when topping up transformers and switchgear.
Image Courtesy: Matthew Sibborn is a SAP/ HV Engineer at Power Testing Limited – over 10 years experience working in Electrical Distribution, including LV-MV maintenance and construction.
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33kV CTM-11 Groove Transition Joint Installation
April 9th, 2021Pictured: 33kV CTM-11 Groove Transition Joint Installation in Reading, UK
Images Courtesy Of: Jack Whitlock – Faults & Services Manager at JSM Group
T&D distribute Cable Jointing Tools from leading manufacturers including Alroc, Ripley, Boddingtons and Hivotec for all types of LV, MV or HV cable stripping, preparation and jointing requirements – insulated tools are available for live-working on low voltage cables, joints and electrical equipment up to 1,000v.
View the complete range of Cable Jointing Toolsfor stripping and preparing low, medium and high voltage power cables including 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV-400kV polymeric cables with XLPE or EPR insulation and bonded/peelable semi-conductive cable screens.
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