LV Jointing
Low Voltage (LV) Cable Jointing.
This is intended to be a resource for Low Voltage Cable Jointing for Cable Jointers, typically those new to the role or wishing to become Low Voltage Cable Jointers.
If you would like to contribute to this information, we welcome all participants who can help ensure the information is best practice.
Distribution or Private Network?
Cable Jointers work on distribution and private networks, using different techniques for the two systems.
Typically distribution cable jointing on low voltage networks may be carried out using live working techniques with specialised procedures.
Private low voltage networks will typically be worked on under dead working conditions when it has been safely isolated from the live system.
The definition of LV
One of the points of this website is to start helping you understand all the points you will need know to be safe, work competently and demonstrate your own competence.
VOLTAGE CATEGORIES
Based on the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 (as amended).
LOW VOLTAGE (LV)
A voltage not exceeding 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC.
HIGH VOLTAGE (HV)
A voltage exceeding 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC.
LV Tools
A poor tradesman blames his tools, so we would like help you gain an understanding of tools Cable Jointers often use on either high and low voltage cables to prepare them for joints or terminations.
Interested in contributing?
If you have info or best practice techniques for common or unusual cables share the story, helping others to understand the best way and workmanship they should be using.
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