Thanks for the images Jim, by the way, how long did the repair take ?
...Wayne
>
> In response to Ken's question, and for anyone else who is interested, here
> are three images from the fiber optic cable repair that took place today
> behind my home.
>
> The technician made the first end repair in his portable repair trailer.
The
> second end was done outdoors, in bright sunlight. Here he is preparing a
> splice on a single fiber strand, with 47 to go.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Splicing+Fiber+Strand.jpg.html
>
> Each of these "backbone" cables contains 4 colored cables, each made up of
> 12 fiber strands. Here is an idea of the size.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Fiber+Cable+and+Strands.jpg.html
>
> The completed splice is enclosed in a plastic enclosure which is suspended
> from the cable. In this case approximately 100 ft of cable was replaced.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Splice+Enclosure.jpg.html
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> --
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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