Many homeowners and businesses are turning to fiber optic cables these days because of all of the advantages that come along with using them. Fiber optic cables transport data more effectively than copper cables, and they are truly the future of communications. Nevertheless, if you have fiber optic cables installed, there are some things that can cause damage to them and force you to seek emergency repairs. Here are a few of the things that can cause trouble:
Animals
Anytime you bury cables underground or run them through the walls of a home or building, they are going to be susceptible to damage done by animals. There are many rodents that will likely come into contact with fiber optic cables, and in some cases, they will chew through them and cause them to stop working. There have even been wild stories about animals like bears and monkeys destroying fiber optic cables in the past. It rarely happens, but it could happen and will require professional repairs to be done.
Vandalism
Since fiber optic cables are still a relatively new product, some thieves falsely assume that they contain metal. These people will dig up fiber optic cables and steal them thinking that they can cash them in for big bucks. This isn’t necessarily the case since fiber optic cables don’t contain metal like copper cables, but it hasn’t stopped people from trying to take fiber optic cables anyway. There are also some vandals who decide to rip up fiber optic cables just for the heck of it. Either way, some home and business owners will need to have repairs done to their cables due to vandalism.
Weather
Most fiber optic cable systems are designed to withstand normal weather like rain, snow, sleet, wind, and hail. In the event of an earthquake, hurricane, or some other natural disaster, there’s a chance that fiber optic cables could be damaged. It’s important to have fiber optic cables inspected in the aftermath of one of these events to make sure they are functioning properly. They may need to be repaired due to the circumstances.
Have the fiber optic cables in your home or business stopped working suddenly? Connected Fiber can provide you with emergency cable and fiber optic restoration and repair services right away. Call us at 910-443-0532 today to set up an emergency appointment.
