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Multi-Purpose Splitter Tap1291 viewsWe probably all have seen this before. A tap used as a splitter with a pin to f connector on the seizure screw Feeding a customer with R.F. along with A.C.
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Leakage Repair Kit - Removed From System2129 viewsThis leakage repair kit was recently removed from a system after a rebuild. It's just the right size for .750 cable. We're unclear whether the can-brand had any special leakage control properties, but we can guess it had special properties for the person who had to drain the can for this most important use.
This is not a staged photo: This REALLY came out of a system.
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Leakage Control - The Good Old Way1979 viewsClose up of how to stop a leaky system. Just use foil and black tape!
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Leakage Control - The Good Old Way1466 viewsDo Tree Rats Love Cable? I think the answer is YES.
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Improper Pole Attachment2526 viewsOne of those situations where you use whatever is handy when you dont have the right part. Check the next photo for an indication of the destructive nature of this pole attachment.
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Damage to telephone pole.2405 viewsNote the wear damage to this pole as a result of the rubbing action of a logging chain used as a temporary although apparently permanent pole attachment. It is only a matter of time.....
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A little bit close to power.2255 viewsCable strand and cable passes THROUGH the power loops of the transformer. Strand clamp is mounted too close to power. Note second cable operator mounted on stand off bracket to provide required clearance.
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Plant Interfering with Power Co. Switch Bar2163 viewsThe cable TV plant isn't properly attached to the pole. The plant is held by a rope attached to the RAMS HEAD down guy attachment. The cables are pushing against the power company breaker push rod.
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Loose Distribution Cable1869 viewsUse of coaxial tails to hold plant to strand. Also notice the loose cables to the power supply attached at the far pole (right side of photograph).
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Loose Distribution Cable over Trolley Lines1657 viewsUse of coaxial tails to hold plant to strand over energized trolley wires.
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Loose Plant hanging from mule tape.1998 viewsOld plant is tied up to the telephone pole by means of mule tape.
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Yellow rope: It makes it much easier to find bad things.1854 viewsThe yellow rope is holding up new plant at a mid-intersection cross-over solely by securing the plant via the rope to the strand clamp. This is over a busy intersection. Should the rope fail, it will drop the cables into the intersection.
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Open power supply1859 viewsWe found this power supply open and exposed to the elements. Note that the power supply module is sitting on top of several sheets of flammable foam rubber in an attempt to quiet the transformer hum.
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Extension cord power supply1720 viewsThis picture shows two power supplies mounted on the same pole. Note that the lower power supply is being furnished power via a piece of extension cord cable running from the top power supply. Not an NEC acceptable method of powering.
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Extension Cord Power Supply, Close-up view1588 viewsThis picture shows how the normal flextite power entrance conduit has been removed from the bottom of the power supply in order to permit the installation of a piece of regular extension cord cable to be installed to service the power supply mounted below. Very unsafe and not code compliant.
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Why cables should not rest on traffic signal arms #1 of 21790 viewsWhen plant is allowed to rest on traffic signal arms (or light standard arms, etc.) eventually wear will occur as the cables rub the arm. This will result in plant problems, and can damage the traffic signal arm, too.
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Why cables should not rest on traffic signal arms #2 of 21763 viewsIn this close-up of a cable TV distribution cable, you can clearly see the effects of wear on the cable. Eventually this line will wear through, fail, radiate signals, and permit ingress to impact picture quality.
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When the Rubber Meets the Power Supply #22533 viewsIn this close-up you can see how the tech was creative in his/her use of the rain pants and duct tape!
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When the Rubber Meets the Power Supply1967 viewsHow creative! Using the rubberized pants from a rain suit (plus some duct tape) to cover a power supply module sitting atop a power supply cabinet!
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Oops! Something fell out!2407 viewsSaddly, this power supply seems to have suffered a hernia. The power coupler seems to have fallen out of the, ah, guts of the power supply.
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No security2083 viewsOld cable tv plant with no apparent signs of maintenance.
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How to Control Signal Leakage2977 views...just used aluminum foil to cover offending connectors.
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Waiting To Bite2296 viewsI don't want to be the poor hapless sole who steps on this cable TV vault and lid, especially at night. That is, of course, unless I know of a good tort attorney.
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Security Bars Not A Bar to Entry2569 viewsHere are two Alpha power supplies equiped with add-on security bars (think: Soft Drink vending machines at gas stations). The vandals going after the batteries found these security bars to be, well, no bar to entry!
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Where did THIS pole come from???2511 viewsUnsecured power supply.
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Double your power, double your loss....2012 viewsOpen power supply. Not secured as required by NEC. Invitation to vandalism or theft. Potential safety hazard to public.
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This looks more like modern art than splicing!!2355 viewsVery poor rebuild splicing. Interference to telephone facilities. reliability problems.
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You are way out of line on this...2105 viewsStrand pulled seriously out of line. This cable is substantially pulled out of the pole line due to tension from a span over an intersection.
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Clean this up1742 viewsBroken lashing wire. Drops not properly secured to pole. Drop maintenance.
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Multiple infractions here1603 viewsPoor workmanship, anchoring, loose down guys, loose bonds. Potpourri here.
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Just laying around1750 viewsAccording to a local report, this coil of fiber has been sitting at the bottom of this pole for over a year. Incomplete rebuild construction.
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Here we go loop de loop!1472 viewsIncomplete fiber construction. Fiber slack loops and splice case left dangling, secured by ty-wraps. Interferes with telephone facilites.
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Not quite finished here.1601 viewsIncomplete and sloppy rebuild construction. Riser conduits not properly trimmed to length. Cables not secured. Cable straps not tightened.
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It's not a pole step!!1715 viewsThis junction box for the electrical wiring for this power supply box was not intended as an apparent pole step. This damaged wire receptical has wiring exposed to the elements now and open to water intrusion.
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We have enough now, you can stop pushing.!!!1917 viewsUnsecured cables and conduit pole risers. Excess conduit is hanging loose and not properly secured.
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OOPs, forgot to tighten the nut.1540 viewsCable bracket has become detached from a horizontal support arm.
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Rope is always a handy thing to have ...1547 viewsCable slack span supported by rope. This is the result of a pole changeout in which the new pole was place further streetside of the existing pole, creating a gap between the existing deadend and the new pole. Solved by installing a rope attached to the strand. Incomplete pole changeout.
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Blowing in the wind...1228 viewsAbandoned rebuild riser cables. Exposed and loose cable stubs abandoned and left over from design changes as part of a rebuild. Removed from service, but not physically removed or properly secured to prevent damage or injury.
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Ahoy mates. You forgot to drop anchor!!!1249 viewsMissing anchor guys. This end of the line is not supported by the required dead end guys.
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Lets find some time to bond....1196 viewsLoose strand and bonds. Cable plant is not correctly bonded together with appropriate clamps.
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This could be a shocking experience...1570 viewsPower cables endanger cable plant. In this photo, the secondary power cable conductors extend down to the level of the cable strand. The conductors interfere with access to the cable space and are a hazard to workers.
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Let it all hang out1506 viewsPoor drop maintenance. Drops interfere with telephone facilites.
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I don't think we are quite finished here.1099 viewsIncomplete rebuild construction. Fiber bundle coiled and secured to strand. Interferes with telephone facilites and cables.
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Hang em high1109 viewsLow cable plant over an intersection held up by tying it to power.
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Can you toss a football through this??1138 viewsImproper fiber storage. Loop interferes with and rubs against telephone cables.
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Just let it all hang down1068 viewsOld cable plant cut and dropped into the tree limbs as part of a rebuild. Contractor failed to wreckout the old plant creating a safety hazard.
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OK, What happened to the pole vaulter?1262 viewsFiber riser not secured to the pole, nor was it properly trimmed to length.
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Rope, I Need more rope!!!1406 viewsRiser cables not properly secured or covered on pole. Note the use of 'mule' tape.
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Incomplete pole transfer. (Incomplete pole!)1684 viewsWhen a pole transfer is not promptly completed damage to the plant can occur. Here, the remaining portion of this pole stub has damaged and bent the coaxial cable due to the weight. This can result in poor picture quality for some/many subscribers.
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I said, "You can stop pulling now"995 viewsExtra unsecured conduit risers. Excess length. Left hanging as excess conduit as rebuild passed.
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Thats a wrap. Lets finish this some other time!1183 viewsRiser cover not properly secured to the pole. Note the use of the tape to hold the riser to the pole.
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Now that is what I call "Air Cooled"1418 viewsOpen and unsecured power supply.
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How do you get up this pole??1240 viewsClimbing space violation. Distribution cable completely wraps the pole.
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You can stop pulling now!!!1778 viewsFiber riser conduits not trimmed, nor covered, not properly secured. Excessively long. Poor workmanship.
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I know there is a phone terminal in here somewhere!!!!1738 viewsLoose cable drops interfere with maintenance of telephone facilities. This is where drop slack storage and maintenace is important.
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Is this a rats nest, or what??1845 viewsDue to insufficient clearances between cable and telephone, this rats nest of drop wiring interferes with both parties and is a hazard to maintenance personnel.
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You're rubbing me the wrong way...2113 views Strand mounted cable equipment is interfering with access to the telephone splice case.
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Power supply in a box1657 viewsDuring a recent rebuild, this operator decided it was more convenient to place a temporary power supply on top of the old one. They even went so far as to leave it in its original "protective" packaging, and connect it via an extension cord pinched in the door of the cabinet. Multiple NEC code violations.
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Incomplete fiber construction. Excess fiber loops.1158 viewsIn this photo, a substantial amount of fiber slack is coiled up and hanging from strand, secured by a rope. As a temporary measure during construction, this sometimes occurs for short periods of time, but as a permanent solution to slack storage, it is inappropriate and inconsistent with code.
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Why bury, we have bushes to hide it.2234 viewsIn this picture, a replacement drop has been installed utilizing the new drop-in-duct product and rather than bury the DIC, the installation crew merely ran it through the bushes to the pedestal, laying it on the surface of the ground.
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