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UK Power Networks, hot working

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Not sure if I’ve asked this before on this forum, can’t find how to search my posts. 


When UK Power Networks are replacing an underground service head cable, do they work on it live and if so how, I think saw a video on how they do it, but can’t remember.  Any help greatly appreciated.  


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    Yes, live working is common, though not universal.

    New or replacement service cables are usually live jointed to the main in the street.

    Renewal of an existing service cut out is often avoided whilst live. It is common practice in such cases to excavate outside the premises, cut the service cable whilst live, renew the cut out, and then live joint the service cable to restore the supply.
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    Yes, live working is common, though not universal.

    New or replacement service cables are usually live jointed to the main in the street.

    Renewal of an existing service cut out is often avoided whilst live. It is common practice in such cases to excavate outside the premises, cut the service cable whilst live, renew the cut out, and then live joint the service cable to restore the supply.
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