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. Both are employed by Allteck, international leaders in the design, construction, maintenance and upgrade of overhead and underground high voltage electric power utilities. 

The following sequence of photographs demonstrate the high skill levels deployed by the Allteck team in the pulling, termination and installation of a Southwire Canada 138kV cable system. Southwire Company is North America’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the distribution transmission of electricity. Together, Allteck and Southwire Canada deliver power 24-7-365. We all take electric heat and light for granted. Until we suffer blackout. Let us offer thanks to those who power our homes and businesses through the simple act of flicking a switch.  

To the Splicers and Linemen who face sleepless nights, dizzying heights, atrocious weather and the constant threat of electric shock. To the pioneering Cable Manufacturers striving to advance technology and improve the reliability of power systems, whether underground or overhead.  

Thank you Allteck and Southwire Canada. 

Images Courtesy : Andy O'Malley & Jimmy Nicklin