While a cut or damaged fiber optic cable can temporarily take your network down, it is possible to quickly fix the cable with the right tools. This wikiHow article will teach you how to splice a cut fiber optic cable back together with a fiber optic stripper and cutter and a fiber. They came out and still charged us $200. But after calling and escalations, a manager finally read the tech notes and said "you are correct sir, it was not your fault, we will not only credit you the $200 back, we will give you a $100 visa card for the troubles. With the right tools and techniques, you can efficiently repair damaged fiber cables and restore. Fiber optic cable is surprisingly strong, durable and pliable; however, several best practices should be followed to ensure a successful cable installation. This article explores recommendations for pulling and installing fiber optic cable. Either way, it requires a tech.
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