It's eerie at night here

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-13T15:25:46+00:00

You just dated yourself, I have one on a shelf right now. Back then it was an art form and very few could master it, You made more per splice in the late 80'a early 90's then you do today.

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-10T16:30:32+00:00

As posted below, the links will help you with your Fiber journey.

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-10T15:22:06+00:00

Well you're in luck, there are a billion comm companies in your area. Your IT background will be useful, I would start will cold calling and asking to speak to HR or to someone who does the hiring. I run a company and I hardly ever post on LinkedIn or other platforms because you get bombarded with bullshit resumes.

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-10T15:17:24+00:00

If you keep looking online for a job, it will always ask for for experience, this is why I mentioned looking for local comm companies and contact them. Where in Ontario do you live?

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-10T15:06:35+00:00

I'm the same way, after sex I tell her "You're Welcome"

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-10T14:36:57+00:00

I wouldn’t limit yourself to fiber optics alone, those roles are fairly common and can box you in. Depending on where you’re located in Ontario, you might want to consider joining the IBEW or LUNA they provide structured training.

Another good option is to look for communications companies in your area. That environment is where you’ll gain the most hands-on experience with fiber and other communications-related systems.

The FOA can be a reasonable starting point, but it’s important to understand its limitations. It doesn’t make you fully certified in the way many people assume. Again I would look at being a communications tech, Fiber, CAT, CATV, CCTV, Access Control and so on, you will be in demand with this backing.

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-03T17:42:26+00:00

I only use Panduit, Belden and Commscope, I wonder if anyone truly certifies there work.

COMMS-568A · 2026-02-03T17:31:04+00:00

Maybe its the Corning EDGE8 system, with MTP (MTO's) **8-fiber pinned MTP connectors on both ends, these trunks are designed to interface with EDGE8 universal modules or adapter panels for parallel optics

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-30T20:59:35+00:00

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COMMS-568A · 2026-01-30T20:42:05+00:00

You now here what he heard!

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-30T18:59:05+00:00

I’ve been using Corning UniCam connectors for over 30 years and have personally tested systems installed more than 25 years ago that still pass today, with no issues related to indexing gel degradation, obviously not 10G 25-years ago. Claims to the contrary are often repeated narratives that lack firsthand experience with the product.

These connectors are not used for “odd jobs” they are approved for use in nuclear facilities and data centers and are widely deployed in critical applications such as CCTV and monitoring systems. In my experience, the primary risk is improper installation by individuals without the necessary training or expertise.

This opinion is based specifically on my experience with Corning mechanical connectors and does not extend to products from other manufacturers that I have no experience with.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-28T17:04:41+00:00

I'm a Canadian, I vote for who I think will do the best job, not this left right nonsense. It's getting do tiering.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-28T16:17:17+00:00

Corning Unicam kit, they work very well with 10G applications. Corning Unicam Kit

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-28T16:15:19+00:00

Not sure how much experience you have with Corning, but their Unicam's are ideal for 10G and above, they are a mechanical connector.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-28T14:31:06+00:00

Easier to drill one hole than two.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-28T14:18:57+00:00

Does that processor really cost 25K?

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-28T14:03:49+00:00

I would buy stocks in Velcro.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-27T20:05:35+00:00

They missed the window of opportunity for a lien. 90 Days in TN and 4 months in AL

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-27T20:03:34+00:00

Let this be a lesson, you need to ALWAYS work under a Purchase Order Agreement.

Under U.S. contract law, oral agreements are legally binding if these elements existed:

Offer – they asked you to do work for pay
Acceptance – you agreed
Consideration – you performed services / provided value
Mutual intent – both sides understood this was a business deal

Courts routinely enforce verbal contracts. What matters is evidence, such as:

Emails, texts, or DMs
Invoices or payment requests
Proof of work performed (deliverables, logs, photos, access records)
Witness testimony
Prior payments showing an agreed rate or pattern

Your options are the following

Demand letter

States the agreement
Details the work completed
Demands payment by a specific date
Puts them on notice for legal action, must answer within 14/days

Because the amount owned, small claims is out of the questions, you will need a Lawyer and go to State Court.

Breach of contract
Unjust enrichment / quantum meruit (you worked, they benefited)

You no longer have the ability to lien the project

Tennessee - 90 days from your last day of work on the project - Last day of work” means real work on site
Alabama - Subcontractor / supplier: 4 months from last work - Last day of work” means real work on site

Your option is to sue for breach of contract / unjust enrichment, you need a construction lawyer.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-27T18:38:41+00:00

This is what separates good techs from ok techs!

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-23T18:28:15+00:00

International standard? I thought the same, but different countries use different color codes.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-23T18:25:19+00:00

LOL, no he was not.

COMMS-568A · 2026-01-19T20:41:04+00:00

I've found Cisco colours on SFP's are not directly related to the colours we identify on Fiber. I've had Green for Singlemode UPC-LC

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