[Leica] IMG: Cable Splicing, was Squirrel Attack

[jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)]

In response to Ken's question, and for anyone else who is interested, 
here are three images from the fiber optic cable repair that took place 
today behind my home.

The technician made the first end repair in his portable repair 
trailer.  The second end was done outdoors, in bright sunlight. Here he 
is preparing a splice on a single fiber strand, with 47 to go.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Splicing+Fiber+Strand.jpg.html

Each of these "backbone" cables contains 4 colored cables, each made up 
of 12 fiber strands.  Here is an idea of the size.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Fiber+Cable+and+Strands.jpg.html

The completed splice is enclosed in a plastic enclosure which is 
suspended from the cable.  In this case approximately 100 ft of cable 
was replaced.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Splice+Enclosure.jpg.html

Comments and critiques welcomed.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA