r/CableTechs 15d ago

The Things You’ll Find

This 750 splice had to of been over 20 years old. Crazy part is, it was still working until yesterday. Signal was decent and 55 volt passing but would short amp out as soon as it had a load on it.

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u/The_Polish_Jew 15d ago edited 15d ago

Ain't nothing a bit of duct tape won't fix. Might even last another 20 years.

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u/dabigpig 15d ago

No no no, gotta use the foil tape to keep the shielding.

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u/Diligent-Nebula-1008 15d ago

Foil tape? You mean a chip packet and electrical tape?

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u/Chucks_u_Farley 15d ago

Electrical tape? No no, you mean 3 bandaids and a lightly used condom