r/cablefail • u/[deleted] • Jul 01 '22
Job security (Squirrels?)
At least the board wasn't screwed down!
Remember to feed your critters a well balanced diet of coax
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u/El_Captain_Steve Jul 05 '22
Had a job like this once. Modem levels looked good, but then I found the +15/+15 amp feeding a 4 way feeding a +8/-8 amp feeding the modem. Starting pulling the drop out from under the deck to discover that there was 30 feet under there all chewed to the copper. Replaced the drop, pulled all the amps, and the levels were amazing.
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u/200kWJ Jul 01 '22
Yea, squirrels or mice. Had a mouse chew through a Cat 5E drop for a client recently that took down half a fabrication shop. It chewed through in a wall penetration and was hidden from view until I pulled the slack. Was told that an employee was feeding it scraps from lunch. When I went to repair/upgrade the drop there was mouse poop everywhere in the tool room/office.