u/tooslow2019

i currently have a old fujukura 17 s and a older Corning OTDR.

i currently do not do an ribbon splicing but may in the future.

any thoughts on some splicers and a otdr. my budget is around 10 k for both.

i have used the ct 50 cleaver and do not feel it is very good compared to the previous models, i have a old ct 20 that has worked for me for years, but i may have to upgrade my cleaver as well.

fiber holders are a nice to have but ive been placing my fibers to burn for years.

i am looking for a core alignment machine rather than cladding alignment.

comments and suggestions appreciated.

i have been tasked with mounting on several poles and i am using the axis pole mount t91b47 which is pretty standard, here is my problem, i am using the t94b01p conduit backer box that has the cheap plastic insert for the 1/2 in conduit and the customer wants armored cable with weather tec connectors.

the electrician ran 2 different armored cat 6 1 being 3/4 od and 1 being 1/2 od. the half meets up but i am worried the cheap plastic mount will not hold up. and the 3/4 tec does not even line up as there is a offset with the cheap plastic drop in insert.

has any one have any suggestions on using the tech inserts, should i just do a tec connector to a emt and call it done. this is a outdoor area and we get a ton of rain and snow and i am worried about water as the connectors are vertical and its plastic. i will obviously weather proof with sealant, but that only goes so far.

any comments appreciated