The European Confederation of National Associations
of Manufacturers of Insulated Wire and Cable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   

The interface between underground cables and overhead lines

In this project a platform contains the components which join the cables to the overhead lines on a tower.

Overhead lines
Overhead lines joining to underground cables in a compound beneath a tower


Some projects may employ a secure compound to contain the linkage between overhead lines and cables.

Security compound
Security compound for linking cables to overhead lines


One neat solution to interfacing cables and overhead lines is to make the joint on a pylon.

Modern power pylon
Overhead lines joining into a cable system on a modern power pylon

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