Basic Components of a Fiber Optic Cable | Overview, Examples & More!

[@TheChiefYeti]

You can tell this man is very well versed in fiber. Good job!

[@trueCABLE]

Hello and thanks! We all love Dave! He knows his stuff.

[@brunopare8613]

thanks for sharing

[@Ressy66]

Hey Dave, great vid! Have a question for you, if we have SM OSP entering building and terminating in a wall mount patch, which has SC pigtails on the OSP side, would you splice the OSP cores direct to the pig tails or would you run it through a breakout buffer tube first? This is a lockable wall cupboard style patch in a secure room.

[@trueCABLE]

Hello! Thanks for your question. If the entrance enclosure will be locked and undisturbed, then a breakout buffer tube is not required. However, if the enclosure will be accessed by untrained personnel, it's a good idea to install a breakout to build up the fibers and prevent damage to the unprotected strands. Hope this helps!