Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

A Photoblog : 138kV Southwire Cable Pull & Termination by Allteck Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 7th September, 2015

Andy O'Malley and Jimmy Nicklin have been jointing cables together for 9 years. Andy is a 420kV Cable Jointer and EHV Cable installation Supervisor while Jimmy Nicklin is an HV/EHV Cable Jointer and acknowledged oil cable expert up to 500kV. ... Read More - A Photoblog : 138kV ...

0.3 Square Inch PILC STA To 3 Core 300sqmm Wavecon Mains Transitional Straight Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 26th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Daniel Betts (Cable Jointer Western Power Distribution). Wavecon cable is the typical replacement for paper/lead cables in the LV distribution network. Wavecon cable is available as "CNE" and also "SNE" - th... Read More - 0.3 Square Inch PILC...

11kV Sweated Ferrule With Crepe Paper Insulation & Lead Sleeve

By Chris Dodds on 25th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Dean Wilson (Owner Director at D.C. Cable Jointing Ltd). Specialist Electrical Cable Jointers - a team of 15 skilled staff in all aspects of offshore and onshore cable jointing up to 132kV. DCJ recently secured a prestigious 3 ... Read More - 11kV Sweated Ferrule...

Jointing 44kV High Voltage Submarine Cables Using 3M Cold Shrink Splices

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

Images Courtesy : Douglas Page (Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services). HV Cable Splicers : Douglas Page & Jeff Silliphant. Application : 3M 44kV Cold Shrink Submarine Cable Joint (Single Core 250 MCM... Read More - Jointing 44kV High V...

World First : EHV 1,100kV GIS Tested By Standard Lighting Impulse Voltage

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

PowerHV have successfully performed onsite Lighting Impulse Voltage Testing on 1100kV GIS by 3000kV 300kJ SF6 insulated impulse voltage generator. It is the first time in the world that EHV GIS was tested by Standard Lighting Impulse Voltage ... Read More - World First : EHV 1,...

Stringing 275kV (400kV) 3M ACCR Low-Sag Overhead Line (+Video)

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Tommy Edwards (LE1 Linesman at AMEC FW). "After 9 years I still have a real determination in making a long, safe and successful career in the overhead transmission and distribution industry."  "The overhead ... Read More - Stringing 275kV (400...

3M QS1000 Joint & 3M QTIII Termination - 11kV Triplex Cold Shrink Joints & Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

Images Courtesy : Danny Williamson (LV HV Cable Jointer). Danny is pictured jointing and terminating 11kV Triplex cables into medium voltage Schneider Ringmaster RN2c (RMU).  Schneider Ringmaster is a compact highly reliable... Read More - 3M QS1000 Joint &...

High Voltage Lead Sleeve Y Joint

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2015

This striking splicing image demonstrates traditional cable jointing techniques requiring exceptional manual dexterity, acute concentration and advanced skill levels. Modern polymeric cable jointing is now dominated by cold-shrink, click-fit and p... Read More - High Voltage Lead Sl...

33kV XLPE Lat Structure MV Cable Termination Using Raychem Heat Shrink Kits

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2015

HV Cable Jointer : Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia) Pictured : 33kV XLPE Lat Structure MV Cable Termination Using Raychem Heat Shrink Kits   Further reading  33kV Raychem Heat Shrink ... Read More - 33kV XLPE Lat Struct...

Raychem 11kV Transition Cable Joints Connecting New 11kV Switchgear After Oil Switch Failure

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Gavin Duke (LV 11kV 33kV UKPN Cable Jointer) Pictured : Raychem 11kV Trifurcating Transition Cable Joint. 11kV 3 Core .1" PILC SWA Cable (existing) jointed onto 3 x 95sqmm single core 11kV Triplex XLPE Cables (new) and connec... Read More - Raychem 11kV Transit...

115kV Straight & Stop Joint On LPLF, PILC Cables In Cable Vault

By Chris Dodds on 18th August, 2015

This series of excellent photographs taken from site have been kindly provided by :  Douglas Page Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One (Training and Development Services) "It must be said, cable jointing is a team effort... Read More - 115kV Straight &...

Prysmian Click Fit 132kV EHV Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 13th August, 2015

Images Courtesy : David Young (HV Cable Jointer - Balfour Beatty Utilities) Pictured : Prysmian 132kV Click Fit Cable Joint. Connector pressed on, semi-conductive screen glassed and groove cut in for shield. T&D are distributors for Prysmia... Read More - Prysmian Click Fit 1...

Cable Jointing - An Art or Science?

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Both. Whether lashing in a Straight 6 resin splice to power a domestic shower or jointing 110kV cables to energise Brisbane, the cable jointer must concentrate during all stages of cable stripping, measurement and joint installation. ... Read More - Cable Jointing - An ...

25kV Elastimold Tee Connector Terminations Connected To S&C Vista Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Image : Andy O'Malley (IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer). Location : Vancouver, Canada. Andy O'Malley, all-round Jointer and "Good Guy". Proud member of IBEW 258. We have the greatest pleasure in showcasing this firs... Read More - 25kV Elastimold Tee ...

Ericsson 66kV Single Core Oil Filled Cable To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Image: Simon Chapman (Cable Jointer - Balfour Beatty plc) Pictured: Ericsson 66kV Single Core Oil Filled Cable To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joints   Further reading 33kV Ericsson Medium Voltage Cable Joint ... Read More - Ericsson 66kV Single...

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