Live Line Testers | Network Rail PADs Approved 25kV a.c. Capacitive Live Line Tester

Published 23 Apr 2021

PR by Chris Dodds Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick | 13.04.2021

Following extensive and successful field trial testing the Pfisterer range of Live Line Testers have now received Full Acceptance by Network Rail with Official PADS Approval – specifically this includes Pfisterer KP-Test 5HL Capacitive Live Line Testers for 25kV AC Rail Electrification systems.

The product authorisation by Network Technical Head Power Distribution HV/LV on behalf of the Network Rail Acceptance Panel (NRAP) permits the installation of the Live Line Testers on Network Rail controlled 25kV a.c. infrastructure as a separate device with approved live line poles for:

Pfisterer KP-Test 5HL Capacitive Live Line Testers | With UK specific insulating rod of greater than 600mm length| Pfisterer Part Number  | PADS Catalogue No 0040/090157

Pfisterer KP-Test 5HL Capacitive Live Line Testers | Unit as a separate device without an integrated insulated pole | PADS Catalogue No 0040/090158

➡ Certificate of Acceptance PA05/06351 | Network Rail Certification

Thorne & Derrick are currently supplying this range of live line testers to several UK rail projects – we are Approved Vendors to Network Rail, CP6 Framework Delivery Partners and several HS2 Joint Ventures working on rail transport projects.

➡ For further information on Live Line testers by Pfisterer please refer to this download

Further Reading

• Network Rail Full Acceptance for Nexans Tee Connectors & Bushings for 25kV Power Transformers
• 25kV Live Line Voltage Indicators | Network Rail Approved
• Rail Cable Labels with Network Rail & London Underground (LUL) Approval
• Network Rail Approved Cable Trough Delivered to South Rail Systems Alliance
• 3M LO42 Cold Shrink Tube | Track Feeder Cable Joints | Network Rail Approved

Pfisterer CONNEX PADS Approved | Thorne & Derrick supply from stock Standard and Customer Variants of the CONNEX Connector for the termination of 33kV/52kV medium voltage power cables into gas insulated switchgear with inner cone bushings.

Rail Cable Accessories, Electrification

& Installation Equipment

Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Sytems including feeder pillars to contractors undertaking Low Voltage Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals – a complete range of Network Rail PADS approved track terminations, cable joints, cable repair and connection products up to 25kV AC.

Full range of Cable Pulling Equipment & Products to ensure safe and efficient of rail cables in to cable ducts and containment infrastructure including cable troughs.

Further Reading

• Certificate of Acceptance PA05/06351 | Network Rail Certification Size: 375.56 KB
• Pfisterer Voltage Detectors Size: 254.07 KB