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Multi-Purpose Splitter Tap1303 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.Oct 04, 2006
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Leakage Repair Kit - Removed From System2138 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.Apr 20, 2006
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Leakage Control - The Good Old Way1986 viewsClose up of how to stop a leaky system. Just use foil and black tape!Apr 20, 2006
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Leakage Control - The Good Old Way1472 viewsDo Tree Rats Love Cable? I think the answer is YES.Apr 20, 2006
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Improper Pole Attachment2533 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. Apr 04, 2005
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Damage to telephone pole.2412 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.....Apr 04, 2005
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A little bit close to power.2262 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. Apr 04, 2005
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Plant Interfering with Power Co. Switch Bar2167 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.Jan 11, 2005
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Loose Distribution Cable1875 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).Jan 11, 2005
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Loose Distribution Cable over Trolley Lines1661 viewsUse of coaxial tails to hold plant to strand over energized trolley wires.Jan 11, 2005
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Loose Plant hanging from mule tape.2005 viewsOld plant is tied up to the telephone pole by means of mule tape. Jan 11, 2005
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Drop control box1508 viewsThe drop control box is located so as to require the installers and techs to have to place their ladders next to power, and work within just a few inches of the power drop at the weather head. Also notice that the ground wire from the box runs to the old light fixture above, rather than to the mast of the power drop.Jan 11, 2005
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Yellow rope: It makes it much easier to find bad things.1861 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. Jan 11, 2005
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Open power supply1865 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. Jan 11, 2005
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Extension cord power supply1726 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. Jan 11, 2005
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Extension Cord Power Supply, Close-up view1594 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.Jan 11, 2005
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Why cables should not rest on traffic signal arms #1 of 21796 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.Nov 13, 2004
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Why cables should not rest on traffic signal arms #2 of 21769 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.Nov 13, 2004
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Wrong Clamp - Wrong Time1660 viewsHere's an example of using the wrong type of ground clamp (not permitted outside) with the wrong size of wire (the #6 is too large for the clamp).Oct 24, 2004
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If it's green it must be a ground, right?1712 viewsOne more example of grounding to gas, but with a twist... grounded to a non-conductive gas pipe. At least its on the low pressure side of the meter?! (just kidding).Aug 09, 2004
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Not a neutral approach to grounding.1642 viewsHumm. A pipe clamp ground on...what is that...the power neutral. And, look, isn't that the ground wire resting on the hot lead of the power drop?! Mar 26, 2004
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How to clamp the power drop to the riser...1765 views...use coax. Actually, someone (sub? installer? tech? roofer? Santa?) has pulled up the slack of a drop by wrapping it around the service mast. Not the best of ideas, eh?Mar 26, 2004
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When the Rubber Meets the Power Supply #22539 viewsIn this close-up you can see how the tech was creative in his/her use of the rain pants and duct tape! Mar 14, 2004
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When the Rubber Meets the Power Supply1972 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!Mar 14, 2004
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Oops! Something fell out!2413 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. Mar 14, 2004
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No security2088 viewsOld cable tv plant with no apparent signs of maintenance.Mar 02, 2004
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How to Control Signal Leakage2984 views...just used aluminum foil to cover offending connectors.Feb 08, 2004
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Waiting To Bite2301 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.Feb 08, 2004
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Security Bars Not A Bar to Entry2574 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! Feb 08, 2004
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Down guy drop (Part 1 of 2)1782 viewsIn this unusual picture, an installer ran a drop cable from an overhead tap to an underground install by attaching the drop to the anchor guy and then burying the drop from the base of the anchor over to the house. Down guys are not cable supports.Jan 22, 2004
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Where did THIS pole come from???2516 viewsUnsecured power supply. Jan 21, 2004
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Double your power, double your loss....2015 viewsOpen power supply. Not secured as required by NEC. Invitation to vandalism or theft. Potential safety hazard to public. Jan 21, 2004
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This looks more like modern art than splicing!!2359 viewsVery poor rebuild splicing. Interference to telephone facilities. reliability problems. Jan 21, 2004
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You are way out of line on this...2108 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. Jan 21, 2004
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Ground to an electric conduit1551 viewsGround to an air conditioner conduit. Ground wire not properly secured. Not an approved ground point. Jan 21, 2004
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Clean this up1745 viewsBroken lashing wire. Drops not properly secured to pole. Drop maintenance. Jan 21, 2004
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This is a radiating experience....2576 viewsAs a new version of wireless. This splitter now provides a great radiating source for signal leakage as well as a twisted pair to service an additional outlet. The TV viewer was quite creative in this effort. Jan 21, 2004
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Common in mobile home communities1557 viewsThis installation utilizes an independent ground rod in violation of the NEC Section 820-40. Even if the ground rod were legal, this installation uses an improper clamp to make the connection. Jan 21, 2004
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A little too close for comfort...1623 viewsAnother case of proximity to power. While trying to follow the other utilities, the installer has placed his P-hook and the drop attachment much to close to the power weatherhead. NEC states a minimum of 12 inches of clearance from ANY part of the drop at or prior to the attachment point. Jan 21, 2004
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Attachment to power mast1447 viewsA typical but improper attachment to the power mast above the roof. NEC prohibits the attachment of a drop to an above-roof mast that contains electrical conductors. Jan 21, 2004
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Use the power bracket.. NOT.1657 viewsCan't get much closer to power than to use their bracket as an attachment point for cable. Violates the NEC by being less than the minimum 12 inches from any part of the power drop at or prior to the attachment point. Jan 21, 2004
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Multiple infractions here1605 viewsPoor workmanship, anchoring, loose down guys, loose bonds. Potpourri here. Jan 21, 2004
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A long, long pigtail ground1674 viewsAnother pigtail ground. This method of wire wrapping creates and electrical component called an inductor and reduces its performance as a ground wire. Jan 21, 2004
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An inductive ground wire1333 viewsThis installation utilizes a pigtail ground to the electrical conduit next to it. The pigtail ground creates an inductor that reduces the effectiveness of the ground connection. Also, the particular conduit where the ground clamp is connected is not a permissable ground point. Jan 21, 2004
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Workmanship issues1704 viewsThis installation indicates workmanship issues as indicated by the loose wiring, but also improperly grounded to the light fixture adjacent. Jan 21, 2004
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Just laying around1753 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. Jan 21, 2004
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Here we go loop de loop!1473 viewsIncomplete fiber construction. Fiber slack loops and splice case left dangling, secured by ty-wraps. Interferes with telephone facilites. Jan 21, 2004
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Customer tampering2462 viewsApparently, a tv viewer in a lower unit of a duplex used this inventive way of connecting to the cable system. Twin lead is jammed into the coaxial connector of the cable system. Add this to the list of a million things you can do with duct tape. This is a good signal leakage radiator. Jan 21, 2004
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Not quite finished here.1602 viewsIncomplete and sloppy rebuild construction. Riser conduits not properly trimmed to length. Cables not secured. Cable straps not tightened. Jan 21, 2004
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It's not a pole step!!1718 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. Jan 21, 2004
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Will it survive a hit??1793 viewsTower guy bond wire. Tower guy bonds generally consist of a conductor made out of the same strand or a suitable guage material, but in this case someone used a simple #14 ground wire as a bond. Most likely totally ineffective in the event of a lightning strike. Jan 21, 2004
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Dish Grounding Methods. Not this one...1681 viewsGround wire attachments to the base of a satellite dish. Wrapping the wires around the bolts and crushing them with the nuts is not an approved attachment method. Proper installation calls for the use of approved wire lugs or exothermic welding (Cadweld). Jan 21, 2004
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No security here...1372 viewsMDU wiring. Workmanship issues here as well as secutity and NEC. Lockbox lid is missing. Wiring is hanging out. Not grounded and too close to power.Jan 21, 2004
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Too close to power1251 viewsCable drop run too close to power. On this MDU with HUGE input electrical conductors, the installer chose to climb up into the wiring to secure the cable drop. NEC prphibits any connection within 12 inches of the power drop wires.
Jan 21, 2004
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This must be an interesting view.....1366 viewsMDU wiring run on the roof. At one time, the wiring was run up the side of the building in moulding, but the covers have come off and the wiring is now blocking the window. Wiring run on top of the roof is a violation of the NEC Section 820-10(d). Jan 21, 2004
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Down guy drop (Part 2 of 2)1556 viewsClose-up view of the cable drop at the base of an anchor guy where it is now buried over to a home. The installer apparently used the anchor guy as a means of getting from the overhead tap to the lawn. Jan 21, 2004
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It's a metal box, part of the power, Right???1287 viewsGrounded to an air conditioning cutoff switch. Ground wire not run properly or secured. Splitter not properly secured. Note the terminator on the input to the splitter. Another disconnect at the side of the house. Security issue. Jan 21, 2004
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Not an overhead drop, and not an undergroup drop, either.1679 viewsUnderground drops not buried to proper depth, or in this case, not even buried. Note where the cable crosses over the top of the garden edging. Jan 21, 2004
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It's supposed to be buried. That is why they call it an underground drop.1753 viewsAnother example of an underground drop without benefit of undergrounding. Jan 21, 2004
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It is such an obvious attachment point. Why shouldn't I use it??1714 viewsCable drop attached to the power mast above the roofline and in close proximity to the power conductors. NEC 820-10(b) requires a minimum of 12 inches of clearance from the wires, and NEC 820-10(c) prohibits the attachment to a riser that contains electrical conductors. Jan 21, 2004
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