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Spec and source of cable for fibre broadband.

  • 28-11-2017 10:37AM
    #1
    Andrea B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,018 ✭✭✭


    Hi.
    Hope someone can give me a dig out.
    Need to source 30m of fibte cable which will be conforming to what Eir/KN would run from pole to rural dwelling, so they can connect.
    Spec and source would be great.
    Many thanks.


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  • #2
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Andrea B. wrote: »
    Hi.
    Hope someone can give me a dig out.
    Need to source 30m of fibte cable which will be conforming to what Eir/KN would run from pole to rural dwelling, so they can connect.
    Spec and source would be great.
    Many thanks.

    Why do you need to source the cable and not Eir/KN that you will presumably have a contract with for services?


  • #3
    Andrea B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,018 ✭✭✭Andrea B.


    They find the existing wavin route blocked and could not find the pole.
    Not much effort put in by guy and very defeatist.
    I have found and can get reasonable pull on existing.
    I would like to draw in the cable and allow them take from there.
    If this does not happen, I risk them losing the route under road and me left with costs.


  • #4
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭meercat


    Not sure what the spec is tbh
    I would stop a van and ask them for some
    Had a fibre installed by kn myself 2 weeks ago and opened up both ends of duct before he arrived. I installed new 2inch hydrodare from duct to pole and told them I would bury it later myself. Put frexible copex the other end across the path and chased/buried it.
    Kn installer was very helpful and accommodating even though the main box was 6 poles away


    It has to be one piece from box to box and care has to be taken that it's not damaged or bent sharply


  • #5
    Andrea B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,018 ✭✭✭Andrea B.


    Thanks so much. Approx how thick was cable?


  • #6
    TheChizler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,559 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    I'd be shocked if they would agree to splice into something you've supplied yourself, have you heard of this being done before? Who would own the cable?


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  • #7
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭meercat


    Andrea B. wrote: »
    Thanks so much. Approx how thick was cable?

    Only a couple I'm mm. like the flat flex on a bedside table lamp. It's 2 core optical with a strengthening wire in centre . Perhaps if you are there during the installation you could assist him.(but don't get too close as I hate anyone overbearing myself)


  • #8
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    TheChizler wrote: »
    I'd be shocked if they would agree to splice into something you've supplied yourself, have you heard of this being done before? Who would own the cable?

    I agree, can't see them doing that. The demarcation point for open-eir's FTTH network is the ODP which includes the single run of cable from the splice box.

    2 core Drop-cable spec and datasheet here - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=105218323

    n0DaNC5.jpg


  • #9
    Andrea B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,018 ✭✭✭Andrea B.


    Thanks to all for replies and info.
    Plan in place with KN. They are satisfied if I have a draw wire in, even though their rods can not be pushed thru.


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