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Yes, bending fiber in that way is generally acceptable.

Yes, bending fiber in that way is generally acceptable.

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ybemy
Member
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10-05-2020, 01:48 AM
#1
They upgraded the old house and former tenant, adding fibre to it. It seems they lack knowledge about networking, but I believe fibre optics are delicate and bending should be avoided. I don’t have the resources to test it, yet fibre itself is inexpensive, while the work required is costly.
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ybemy
10-05-2020, 01:48 AM #1

They upgraded the old house and former tenant, adding fibre to it. It seems they lack knowledge about networking, but I believe fibre optics are delicate and bending should be avoided. I don’t have the resources to test it, yet fibre itself is inexpensive, while the work required is costly.

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tigerstrike123
Junior Member
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10-05-2020, 02:28 AM
#2
It works well enough. I wouldn't venture out if you had a way to make it, but a loose loop is acceptable. That's the intended purpose.
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tigerstrike123
10-05-2020, 02:28 AM #2

It works well enough. I wouldn't venture out if you had a way to make it, but a loose loop is acceptable. That's the intended purpose.

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LlamaInBahama
Junior Member
13
10-05-2020, 08:21 AM
#3
It doesn't seem too bad overall. It varies by fiber type, but most can bend well without any problems.
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LlamaInBahama
10-05-2020, 08:21 AM #3

It doesn't seem too bad overall. It varies by fiber type, but most can bend well without any problems.

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10-05-2020, 02:10 PM
#4
I put fiber in my driveway for a whole month before AT&T covered it up. I walked over it many times each day. It’s not delicate.
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TheBionicSheep
10-05-2020, 02:10 PM #4

I put fiber in my driveway for a whole month before AT&T covered it up. I walked over it many times each day. It’s not delicate.

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laserboyvg
Member
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10-05-2020, 08:27 PM
#5
Sure, just avoid anything sharper than a 70 or 80-degree angle. It begins to weaken the signal since light behaves strangely.
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laserboyvg
10-05-2020, 08:27 PM #5

Sure, just avoid anything sharper than a 70 or 80-degree angle. It begins to weaken the signal since light behaves strangely.

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EmilyPlanet
Member
207
10-07-2020, 03:49 AM
#6
In the installation environment, this process is referred to as a service loop. It's mainly used to simplify the movement of equipment or the replacement of cabling. Very typical for ISPs when setting up new cable connections.
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EmilyPlanet
10-07-2020, 03:49 AM #6

In the installation environment, this process is referred to as a service loop. It's mainly used to simplify the movement of equipment or the replacement of cabling. Very typical for ISPs when setting up new cable connections.

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g_ft
Member
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10-08-2020, 05:22 AM
#7
Appears normal. I've observed fiber bending 180 degrees straight and it functioned (Not advised!!!).
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g_ft
10-08-2020, 05:22 AM #7

Appears normal. I've observed fiber bending 180 degrees straight and it functioned (Not advised!!!).

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GetUSom
Member
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10-08-2020, 09:53 AM
#8
General tips suggest avoiding overly small loops and keeping the force applied to the fiber close to the actual fiber length.
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GetUSom
10-08-2020, 09:53 AM #8

General tips suggest avoiding overly small loops and keeping the force applied to the fiber close to the actual fiber length.

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MrPuddingSama
Junior Member
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10-10-2020, 02:35 AM
#9
Single mode fiber won't start losing signal until you start bending it around a penil. After that, it's likely to break.
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MrPuddingSama
10-10-2020, 02:35 AM #9

Single mode fiber won't start losing signal until you start bending it around a penil. After that, it's likely to break.