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We answer some of the most common questions about fibre optic installation below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Fibre optic technology is the process of transmitting light through strands of fibre made of glass or plastic, with one end of the fibre connected to LED or laser that sends the information and the other end connected to a device that recognizes the incoming light. When these strands are bundled into cables, they can transfer information quickly over long distances. This technology can provide homes and businesses with faster Internet, phone, and TV services than other mediums.
There are 2 different types of fibre optics cables: single-mode and multimode. Single-mode cables are designed to transmit data over long distances, making them ideal for large facilities such as University campuses and hospitals. These cables carry light directly down the single strand of fibre that has a diameter of about 8.5-10 microns. The single mode of transmission carries a higher bandwidth compared to multimode fibres.
Multimode fibres have a larger diameter (typically 50-100 microns) and are designed to carry light through multiple paths. With the ability to propagate multiple modes of light, these cables allow more data to pass through.
One of the biggest challenges with hiring contractors is that most typically want to get the job done as quickly as possible. Furthermore, you will likely end up with different contractors which leads to disorganized cables that are harder to manage and troubleshoot. With Central Core, we take the time to organize and label all fibres and complete our services with the knowledge that we will be returning to the same locations year after year. Our work is clean and done right. When fibre optic cable installation is completed well, issues are minimized with fewer maintenance costs.
Yes, we offer 24/7 customer support and maintenance services such as cleaning of manholes and vaults, re-racking existing cables, securing fibre optic splice cases to Unistrut racking, Unistrut installation for racking cables and splice case enclosures, duct plug installation, relabelling of cables at the case and duct bank, manhole auditing of existing telco cables and cases, re-establishing ground wires, and more.
Our highly trained technicians provide inside/outside plant services, fibre organization, network engineer support, and cable placement for exterior/interior, aerial, and underground applications. We work hand-in-hand with network engineers to make sure the job is done right.
One of the most common causes of fibre optic cable damage is how it’s handled and processed during installation or maintenance work. Fibre optic cables that are disorganized are more likely to become damaged and cause issues. This highlights the importance of hiring technicians who take the time to untangle, organize, and label cables, keep the manhole clean, and ensure the area is well-managed.
Mike Deeley
- Founder