Repair of 1 kV branch connection in LoviSil® housing

Defective low-voltage cables are becoming more and more common and cause expensive and time-consuming repair work. Lovink Enertech offers a smart and sustainable solution for disturbed 1 kV branch connections, without a replacement cable, large weld hole or extra cable joints.

Damage caused by excavation work

In the Netherlands, Netbeheer Nederland registered more than 6,000 cable damages in 2018, 90% of which were in low-voltage cables. The result? Households are without power, internet and television. Fast recovery is crucial to limit nuisance.

Traditional Autumn Method

In the event of a defective branch connection, a large piece of cable is often cut from the route, new cable is laid and connected to three cable joints. This approach requires a large weld hole, extra cable and high costs.

Sustainable and cost-effective solution from Lovink

Is the interference limited to the branch joint and are the wires intact? Then Lovink offers an efficient solution:

  • The branch joint is removed and the wires are reconnected.
  • The connection is provided with a Lovink KB outer shell filled with Protolin® resin.
    This resin adheres perfectly to the ABS shells and guarantees a watertight seal and optimal protection.

Advantages of this method

  • No additional cable sleeves required
  • Smaller weld hole, less digging
  • Faster assembly, crucial in the event of malfunctions with many households
  • Lower costs and satisfied customers
Want to know more about this application? Contact our specialists.

Faulty connection

Defecte aftakverbinding middenspanning

Renewed connection

Vervangensmodule aftakmof (2)