A 1,500 ft fiber run kinked near the end after burial
A 1,500 ft fiber cable was buried from a house to a shed. During the final pull through into an upstairs area of the house, one strand became kinked just after it came out of the outer protective covering. There is no prior experience with fiber work or a .
The practical choice is whether to try fusion splicing, find the right equipment, or pay a professional. No link test result or repair outcome is available yet.
Key points
- The cable run is 1,500 ft from a house to a shed.
- One fiber strand kinked near the end of the run.
- The damage appeared after pulling the cable through into the house.
- There is no hands-on experience with fiber repair or a .
- The open decision is DIY repair versus hiring a professional.