CL&P Makes Middletown a "Boom" Town Beginning Monday

Connecticut Light and Power will be splicing high-voltage transmission cable in Maromas beginning Monday. The splicing technology employs a "detonation" which causes a sound like "the final aerial burst" of a fireworks display.

Here's what CL&P has to say:

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P), part of the Northeast Utilities System (NYSE: NU), is strengthening its high-voltage transmission network in Middletown, Conn., using a state-of-the-art splice technology. The innovative cable
connection process enhances the CL&P transmission system to provide safe,
reliable and clean energy to its customers.

The work will not interrupt electric service to homes or businesses.

CL&P will be performing this work in two phases on the south side of
Middletown, in the Maromas area. The first phase of work is scheduled
between Monday, August 10, and Monday, August 31, weather permitting. The
second phase will be scheduled over several days in late October.

The splice work creates a sound that is similar to the final aerial burst
of a commercial fireworks display. The process is safe and has been
approved by federal, state and local officials. During the first phase of
work, about two detonations will be scheduled each day between 9 a.m. and 4
p.m., Monday through Saturday.

To view a video demo of the explosive fusing process go here.