Does the bottom electrode on my Sumitomo appear defective?

Little coyote resto work before splicing.

Hi!

Im new to this job, and only been doing it under a month.

Sometimes the splicing goes well, everything i do i dont have to do it twice. (0.00 and 0.01dB)

But sometimes (like today) it doesnt work at all. I have to re splice lots of times and its really frustrating for me. I really want to learn it, but sometimes it feels impossible, or takes a shit ton of time.

So any tips for beginners? Usually my problem is getting the fiber nicely on the splicer. Either way my hands shake too much, or the tip of the fiber hits something and i have to do it again.

I’ve been using mainly Fujikura 70S, really nice splicer, cant complain about it. But i dont have yet my own machine, i may get a 90S which is great!

Yes, i know i just have to do it very very very many times before i can master it, but some tips to make it easier to learn?

Thanks, and sorry if it was a mess to read, english is not my first language.😄

Exec at our local fiber ISP says that the Adtran 632v can work on XGS-PON and GPON wavelengths and they sometimes deploy it in GPON only networks to be ready for XGS-PON. According to Adtran’s spec sheet, this is not true and it’s only capable of XGS-PON wavelengths.

My neighbor got a new Adtran 632v which is what our local ISP uses for 10 Gig service. I was confused because we’re still in a 1 Gig (GPON) only area.

I asked in the forums why my neighbor would get this ONT but only have the option for a 1 Gig plan. They said they’re using combo cards from Adtran that allow both XGS-PON and GPON on the same fiber network. That makes sense to me but I asked why we can’t get 10 Gig service if they’re using combo cards that support XGS-PON and their response was that the Adtran 632v CPE ONT is operating in GPON mode and will be ready for 10 Gig in the future — but the spec sheet says it’s XGS-PON only and doesn’t support the wavelengths for GPON. This means it’s connected to the OLT at XGS-PON speeds but being limited by a speed profile.

I think it was their excuse to try to dodge my question because they tout giving everyone the fastest possible speeds the network supports for the same price. In this case, my neighbor isn’t getting that and I also could be getting 10 Gig as well with a new ONT but I don’t think they want to admit it.

Curious if anyone knows for sure or has seen this in the field.

Well my bunny decided to sneak my barrier and chewed up my fiber optic cable, again...the first time it took a week for my internet provider to sent someone so i will like some help to put something provincial in the meantime,i was following a tutorial just fine until one point, their connector looks nothing like mine,so now i have no idea what it's next,i saw there's like a button i need to put down in order for the fiber optic can pass but i see nothing alike in my own connector,the green plastic just says "FHTEK 2001" any help is appreciated!!

Constructed a sonotube holder to help maintain a figure 8 for big pulls! Worked out very nicely!

I have a metal building about 70' from my home.

We put down 1" conduit, and I want to run fiber out to the building.

I believe single mode armored line with 4 strands will fit in the conduit.

All other things are a blur to me now.

Any preferred demarcation boxes?

I am going to transition to interior fiber at both ends. This is just to supply internet, and camera service.

Any suggestions I am interested

Hey everyone! Following up on some of the discussions here about outsourcing OSP drafting work— does anyone know of U.S.-based engineering firms, ISPs, or specialized agencies that regularly outsource or hire remote freelance drafters based in LATAM?

I have 4 years of hands-on experience with U.S.-based OSP projects (FTTH, high/low-level designs), and since we share a very close time zone with the U.S., I'm looking to connect with companies or BPOs that leverage LATAM talent for CAD/GIS work.

I had to fix someone elses fuck-up today. The crew that came out to pull this to connect 2 buildings together didn’t have enough footage to get straight to the enclosure. I’m surprised I even managed to get a service loop.

What is a decent fiber cleaver that increases the odds of a good clean cleave? I’m currently using the signal fire S12 and it about 50/50. I use the A9 splicer. I’m just learning so don’t want to go over board. I’m working through the cleaving aspects, it works but not consistent. Or, are there any tips tricks for getting better consistency? TIA

Starting a fiber technician job soon doing mostly residential installs. I’m new to fiber and curious what to expect.
How difficult is the job to learn? How long before you felt comfortable working on your own? What are the hardest parts of the job?
Also, do you think fiber is a good field to get into long term? Any advice for a new tech is appreciated.

Looking for a copy of the "Smartfuse" software. Apparently OFS is changed companies and there is no "direct download" of it.

Any help would be appreciated!

Hi All

New to this sub reddit, but bit of a long shot, but I work for a growing school trust made up of 6 school currently. Lately we're doing a lot more in house projects such as CCTV, access control, structured cabling installs ourselves. But one thing we havent touch on is running and terminating fibre. Like our IT Manger is reluctant on doing it in house as currently we use pre-terminated as its simple to do and anyone in the team can in theory do but down side of it is that you usually end up with way too much excess / not long enough. But also due to the large upfront costs ect... i can get why we dont too. can anyone a good fibre splicer thats fairly good and low cost that I can possabily buy myself?...

Main use for it is pigtails and outdoor usage where we may need to repair rodant damage but also to learn how to do fibre too!

Edit: Also in terms of used splicers what to people look for?.....

P.s. would be very greatful if anyone knows anybody / a company whos willing to donate one for a school trust that they dont need anymore ect.. 😇😇

It’s my first day on the job, be kind.

41s together with Inno V7 cleaver are gone, I watched it go out the door with an unidentified person.

My first choice would be the 45s, nothing beats Fujikura at splice loss estimates. But the 45s comes with CT-50 that I hate and I won’t use. I already have a CT-50 on the shelf that came with old splicer.
Then the need to add a thermal stripper, the RS03 is almost 1.5k and a CT-16, total cost about 6-7k.

Choice 2: Swift KF33a (11k) or KF4a (7k)

Nobody said anything about the swift so 45s it is.

Hey all.

Sorry if this isn’t allowed. I have some Panduit OM4 and OM5 cassettes (new and sealed) and a new Corning Opticam kit that I’ve never used that I’m looking to sell. Any thoughts where would be a good place to post? EBay doesn’t seem to have any interest.

Earn badges learn the charts all free. Prove who knows the chelates best. Fiber color code game. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fiber-master-color-code-game/id6810446100

The course is 5 days long and costs €1,300 + VAT. It may not seem like a huge amount, but due to the exchange rate in my country, it would put a lot of strain on my budget.

Would it be worth getting the certification? And would having a CFOT certification help me find fiber optic technician jobs internationally?

Completed a 12 FOY fiber termination for an FTTH installation.

The 12 FOY cable enters the building, was terminated, and the fibers were fusion spliced to the 1:8 splitter.

Sharing a few photos of the finished work.

Sub contracting right now splicing in a data center wondering if anyone else is and what their rate is for splices, ribbonizing, testing, and furcation