Cleaning out a unused conduit

[aczlan]

I like them, but as you know the cost of the tools doesn't really make it practical for a one time shot with only a couple of terminations. For me, by the time I'm done I'll have over 200 terminations in 9 different patch panels. I have a 24 strand cable from my electronics room out to a main patch cabinet in the center of the ranch and a 12 strand cable from there to each building as well as 6 strand cables to each security camera location. All OCC tight-tube PVC jacketed and water blocked cable rated for underground use in conduit.

Aczlan,
I can post links if you're interested. Fiber has a little bit of a learning curve, but not bad. It is doable by a capable homeowner if they are willing to try.

I'm now a certified installer, but that's only because the city (my employer) sent me to school to get the certification. I terminated lots of fiber long before I got the paper.

I would be interested in links for my next project (running fiber for cameras in the barn for when the goats/llamas are near being due), but for the terminations, I will probably post an ad on Craigslist and find someone (like yourself) who:
1. Knows how to do the terminations
2. Has the tools to do it right (and check that it was done right)
I may watch and try my hand at one or two, but from what I have seen the tools are a little spendy unless you have a bunch of terminations to do.

Aaron Z

 

[k0ua]

While I would like to go with fiber, I have to run a phone line, a cable TV line and a data line to each house. I dont know that the budget ($2-400) will allow for fiber to do all of that, and if I run one copper line, I may as well run all copper lines.


Good to know


That is the way that I am leaning. I can terminate and patch CAT5 myself, fiber would require having someone come out and terminate it.
Any recommendations of makes and models of lightening protectors?

Thanks

Aaron Z

We use a lot of this line of protectors
ITW Linx Surge Protectors

I see your point about having to run some copper anyway.

The best protection gear I have ever seen is made by Transtector, but it is very expensive, the itwlinx stuff is good, and a lot cheaper.

James K0UA

 

[MikeInEburg]

We use a lot of this line of protectors
ITW Linx Surge Protectors

I see your point about having to run some copper anyway.

The best protection gear I have ever seen is made by Transtector, but it is very expensive, the itwlinx stuff is good, and a lot cheaper.

James K0UA

I second the ITW Linx - that is what we'd use. If you don't use their AC power strip you must (MUST) separately ground the Ethernet protector.
Mike

 

[dcyrilc]

I would be interested in links for my next project (running fiber for cameras in the barn for when the goats/llamas are near being due), but for the terminations, I will probably post an ad on Craigslist and find someone (like yourself) who:
1. Knows how to do the terminations
2. Has the tools to do it right (and check that it was done right)
I may watch and try my hand at one or two, but from what I have seen the tools are a little spendy unless you have a bunch of terminations to do.

Aaron Z

I've got to head to work, but I'll try to remember to post some links tonight.

 

[dcyrilc]

Here's some links.

Optical Cable Corporation - Products
Fiber Optic Cleavers & Scribes from Fiber Optics Tools
Corning Cable Systems | UniCamｮ Connector Resources
AMP Fiber Optics - Tyco Electronics
AMP LIGHTCRIMP? No Epoxy/Polish Products - Tyco Electronics
http://catalog2.corning.com/CorningCableSystems/media/NAFTA/SRPs/006-150.pdf
http://catalog2.corning.com/Corning...og)&exp=1&rby=unicam&dtp='Videos'&mar=&page=1
http://catalog2.corning.com/Corning...aftaTechInfoCatalog)&dtp='Videos'&sby=1&dsc=1 Check the videos in this link. Mainly the ones labeled "Fiberoptic Connector Types" & "Fiberoptic Safety Procedures".

Most of this stuff can be found used on Ebay. At least the tools can be found used. Buy new connectors which can also be found on Ebay from time to time.