EngineerDave
join:2001-08-27
Hattiesburg, MS
| The Cable Guys don't know what they are doing
This is a result of "cable guys" trying to do phone work. They typically have no experience in telephony and poor training. Sure, they can check for dial tone, but let them try to troubleshoot a ciruit. Also, I don't think they are even aware of regulatory things like DEMARCATION POINTS. The cable wanna-be-telco companies need to actually train their people. |
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gmntkn01
join:2006-03-24
Fort Myers, FL
| Just as Telco guys don't know how to install equip in an inconspicuous manner. I can't tell you how many times I see demarc grounds that are completely ineffective. Yes, the tag is on it, the rod clamp and/or split bolt is on and tightened. But to what? A powdercoated piece of metal, or a painted, or masonry compound coated ground rod? The best is see a split bolt attached to a painted #6 ground.
Every industry has its lackies and rejects, so don't point the finger so quickly. |
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clecssuck
join:2002-01-23
Birmingham, AL | Customers are responsible for providing a proper ground. What do you expect him to do with powder-coated pipes anyway? Bring an angle grinder with him? |
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patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY
| said by clecssuck  :Customers are responsible for providing a proper ground. What do you expect him to do with powder-coated pipes anyway? Bring an angle grinder with him? Yes. Or a dremel with steel brush. |
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CableTool
Poorly Representing MYSELF.
Premium
join:2004-11-12
| reply to EngineerDave
I wonder if Telco guys know what a right angle is? I dont know how many homes or MDUs Ive been to where the line is ran diagnally across a wall crossing all kinds of crap and then tie wrapped to the cable line along the wall.
Every industry has poorly trained monkeys. And cable got in the game this year, and telco is getting into the game as well. I cant wait to see them daisy chain the video outlets like the do phone. 
( j/k ONE LOVE!)
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