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23 Coductor Joint
23 Coductor Joint
INTRODUCION:-
T&P REQUIRED:-
Pilot Rope
Hand Line
Press and Dies
Pump and Compressor
Electric Generator.
Chain Hoist (According to use)
Conductor Grip 2 No
Wire Brush
Ratchet Bolt Cutter and Hacksaw
Portable Ground Device
Grip All clamp stick + Earth Leads
Basket with required T&P
MATERIAL:-
2 Piece Sleeve.
Aluminum Joint Compound
Steel Wool
PROCEDURE:-
CLEANING ALUMINUM:-
Aluminum must be well cleaned to ensure a good electrical connection.
For single layer ACSR we simply clean the out side of the wire with steel wool or a wire brush, then
wipe clean and coat with Aluminum jointing compound. For multi-layered wire we must unravel the
outside strands and clean the inner core plus clean the unraveled strands with steel wool or a wire
brush then wipe clean coat with Aluminum jointing compound. When cleaning old and very dirty
conductor they must first be cleaned with a lye solution by dipping in a (lye is sodium hydroxide) lye
pot then cleaned as a new conductor. The inside of the sleeve joint must also be cleaned and coat with
Aluminum jointing compound.
MAKING A JOINT:-
a) Install a portable grounding device (jumper) on both side of the conductor where the sleeve
join is to be installed.
b) Install a chain hoist and grip on the conductor and take weight of the conductor on the chain
hoist.
c) For a two piece sleeve you must trim the Aluminum strands of ¾” to 1” more then the length of
the steel sleeve. This is done to allow for expansion for the Aluminum on the steel core. You
must slip the outer aluminum sleeve on first; then press the steel core; cover with Aluminum
jointing compound; press the outer aluminum sleeve. You must overlap the die presses by a
maximum of 25 outside to maintain the sleeve strength. Also, rotate the sleeve ¼ turn with
each press to keep the sleeve straight.
d) After the sleeve has been installed, remove the tools. Ensure the sleeve is straight with no
bends before removing the ground.
5. Cancel the PTW and normalize the system.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:-