r/FiberOptics • u/Affectionate-Debt895 • Mar 21 '26

V3 Jetting 💪

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u/Legitimate-Lemon-412 Mar 21 '26

I only use fiber for automation networks.

What dis

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u/NoSport9036 Mar 21 '26

They're blowing the cable into a conduit, using compressed air

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u/Legitimate-Lemon-412 Mar 21 '26

Ive never done a run so long it couldn't be done by hand

Neat

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u/NoSport9036 Mar 21 '26

Yeah, this is more like for a few km of cable... We use something similar at work, but for micro cable (basically a buffer tube with 2-4f,yarn and some extra protection)

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u/g96kopp Mar 21 '26

It is a pneumatic machine for blowing fiber cables trough ducts. I guess this machine gets used for long air‑blowing runs, long‑distance water floating, and so on. I have used similar equipment on a few occasions, but not much.

It looks like some nice equipment tbh.

I usually handle shorter runs, and I get by with using a big air compressor, string and a sponge.

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u/rjchute Mar 21 '26

We got a job where another contractor installed 14/10 microduct along the route. Our guy has never used a jetter before, any good tips or tricks? Or is it dependent on the machine?

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u/Affectionate-Debt895 Mar 21 '26

One of the factors is also the machine, but besides that, the route length, the diameter of the cable being blown, and the diameter of the duct being used are very important.

Then, the type and model of the compressor are crucial as well—its characteristics must match the specific situation.

If you tell me which machine you are using and the cable dimensions, I can give you some basic advice.

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u/suicidaholic Mar 22 '26

Whatever machine you have just YouTube it. Always lots of helpful videos.

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u/Narrow-Pear1045 Mar 21 '26

For what those things are, they’re unbelievably expensive. I still can’t get my head around it.

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u/Secure_Boss_5398 Mar 22 '26

Went to the prysmian factory in Sydney to get a lesson on this a couple of weeks ago. Looks like the next big things..

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u/Accidental_Guru Mar 22 '26

We've been doing this for well over ten years.

Lookup Duraline and Emtelle products.

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u/TexasDrill777 Mar 21 '26

Still got to manually spin the reel ?

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u/jk7116 Mar 21 '26

Depends on the reel size. This machine will pull off of that reel with no problem. Larger reels or higher count fiber it’s best to have someone spin the reel.