I usually per-cert my fiber reels on my splicing table and exposing at least 4 feet of cable from the end of the reel. Then I will fusion splice all strands into a 12-strand pigtail per loose tube buffer and record the fluke otdr test results. My customer (Marathon Petroleum) requires pre-cert, post install and turn-up certification results for all cables installed in their close out package. Its tedious work but it is very consistent and makes you a more efficient tech. Keep up the good work.

I'm always surprised by how roughly you handle the individual fibers, like when preparing to cleave you had the metal mount dangling off the end. I was under the impression that the original fiber consisted of delicate strands of glass, Is todays fiber a more rugged polymer that can handle more abuse? Or do you just have the "nak" when it comes to working with the stuff?

What is your tool bag to the right, there beside the Sumitomo case?

Where can you get that quick connect piece?

What type of ring cutter/knife is that? Brand?

The fiber I’m running here in south Texas must be cheap stuff. Absolutely no armor on most of it. 96 ct fiber is maybe 1/4 inch. Even the 432 it’s micro fiber binder less. Cracks so easy

What part of america do you work in?

What tester is that ????

Can you just read the sheath footages? Also, I will not buy those pelican case style launch boxes anymore because of how easy it is to pinch the fiber. I buy the “reels” now like FiberXP and similar. Comes with a protective clamshell pouch.

Just get a bare fiber tester made by Divot is so much better I feel.