How to Become a Network Cabling Technician Training | Low Voltage | Part 1 | Bridgecable.com
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Our training series on how to run network cabling for new Technicians - Part 2 Here - www.bridgecable.com/
Want to learn how or best practices for running copper and fiber network wiring? All new techs with BridgeCable.com must watch this video first to get a great understanding of what's involve with the job. Contact us for Part 2 and as well the Fiber Series of Video Training.
BridgeCable's Philadelphia area team with our New Jersey staff members pieced together the high lights of our best practices to get you started in your new role.
For more info email us or call 877-832-1206 for anyone to help.
Let's review below what the video reviews.
In addition to all of our network cabling training material provided to our new hires, the Bridge Cable team is excited to have rolled out a multi-part internal training video. Broken down into two parts, part one covers some basic data cabling tips, preparing for a project and getting a technician through all the steps until your cables are at their end location.
Part One, as seen here, covers six main topics:
1) Preparing for Your Network Cabling Projects
2) Using String During Your Installation
3) Labeling of Your Cables
4) Using Support Systems
5) Pulling Your Cable
6) Reaching Your End Location
Prior to starting any major work, you and your team need to prepare yourself. The best starting point is to be able to understand the type of environment that you will be working with. Whether residential or commercial or whether it is a renovation or new construction, one of the biggest things to look out for is what type of ceiling you will be working with. Being prepared will not only help you decide what type of cable pathways you may take, what equipment you may need but also how to utilize your staff!
For instance, if you are working with an open ceiling your go-to options may be a J-Hook, a Bridle Ring, a D-Ring or even tie wraps whereas enclosed or confined locations you will need to utilize columns, walls, columns, cable tray, furniture raceways or power poles.
Reviewing your map ahead of time and while your first visit will help you understand the labeling scheme, drop locations and help determine your exact pathway for when you pull the cable (assuming everything goes swimmingly!) Our senior technician Bill reviews his network map for an office installation while also reviewing where he would use J-Hooks on an I-beam in the ceiling. Later on he also goes in depth for a J-Hook install at the same location!
Our Lead Estimator, Mark, has a lot of interesting quick tips throughout Part One of the training video. He covers how to attach string to a fish pole and also how to attach two string lines. You’ll get to learn our favorite motto, “Be a friend, leave an end!” Later on during an installation, he covers the different types of labeling and a few need to know tips, including an exclusive BICSI standard!
Bill can be seen also reviewing a tape toss, coil toss and the use of fish tape when using string. Bill also reviews D-Rings and goes in depth on how Bridle Rings is better suited as a vertical support system versus horizontal.
(You’ll have to watch the video to see why!)
During our last section, our entire Senior Network Cabling team reviews how to install a grommet, Colorado straps, wall caddies and buttons. But don’t worry - the installation process doesn’t stop there and is nowhere near complete! Our Part Two training video for our team goes in depth on installing a rack, getting your patch panel to look like perfection and end location terminations!
We Thank You for viewing and we put our heart into this. Keep in mind this is a general guide with years to come even more to know!
Any questions or would like to hire us for your next office or warehouse wiring job? Call us at 877-832-1206 or view the website - www.bridgecable.com/network-c...
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Using these in my classroom, excellent video, subscribed.
Thanks Dan! This is some of the training we do with the new hires. The very basics that once you know you can join any team pulling cable, especially new construction sites! More videos coming shortly!
@@BridgeCable my students will be future ICT/RCDD designers. They need to understand how this stuff gets routed and connected. Thanks again!
@@danstevens64 Love it! Thanks for using the video :)
@@BridgeCable no bbmu
@@BridgeCable Where is part 2?
This almost feels like university level course that we are getting for free. Awesome job!
Love to hear this and over the years been a great job from people over the world using this for training!
Pulling cable is an art. I have seen a few jobs go sideways due to not keeping proper track of wire pulls and completed areas. It can turn into a Charlett's web of pain. Keeping on top of drawing and what has been pulled and what needs to be pulled. Keeps a major mess from forming. I told the new person it is time for arts and crafts. We updated every day. It was the best thing we did through the project to keep all involved on track. We knew on multiple floors at any given time what needed to be done. This helped to locate manpower when you were given extra help for the day. It was one of the building blocks I try to teach new people getting into the low voltage industry. I always liked full large prints for this. A good plan leads to a good ending. It a real pain to do work twice after the walls start closing up. Sometimes it better to wait on a tricky area and a better solution will solve itself. I hope this helps someone getting into the trades.
Very true words! Cabling is an art.......sure....everyone can slap some wires across the ceiling. However structured cabling and large installs require some thought....or a CRAFT. I like what you said....and good point......when stuck on those few weird runs.....take a break....then try again! #Bravo
90% of it is in the preparation. Guys think yanking the shit out of the cable makes it go faster, but it doesnt, it makes it go slower.
Where was this video 30 years ago?!?!?! Great work!!!
Many Thanks by friend!
One thing I see here that they didn't do...always cut every cable at an angle and stagger the ends in the bundle, then tie the string on and tape it. That way the end of the bundle doesn't snag on anything as you pull it. Great learning video!
only thing id change
Excellent video! Bonus points for sharing it with the public.
Thanks! We get alot of messages and even telephone calls about this video. Just trying to help everyone new in this field :)
Great video, you can tell these are seasoned guys on a great crew. Thanks for the video
Love these guys in the video......we train our techs to work in the same fashion.....there is always 3 ways to do something. However, we can move manpower from site to site and never miss a beat. In theory :)
Great insight into the real world of cabling. Thank you for sharing
Many Thanks!! Tad bit of the world in which we work in :)
wow, this vid is great. came to youtube to find vids to explain some things to my buddy getting into this field and this vid has some great stuff. especially the "be a friend leave an end" tape strat. i saw my jw doing that and just figure id start doing it too but not a lot of people do it. really helps on time.
Thanks Sherman! Learning the basics or a standard so a whole team can work together!
Amazing video. Thanks for interacting with the commenters too. I subscribed so I get notified when part 2 comes out :)
Thanks for the comment and hoping this helps your knowledge!
I was really looking forward to part two damn
Thank you for sharing this! Will pass it on!
Please do! Sharing what we know...and teach to our techs. Visit us in Philly or New Jersey! :)
nice and clean...thanks for the video guys !!!
Spreading the love of Low Voltage :)
Great video. Loved the tips about the markers under the numbers on the cable and leaving an end on the tape.
I got a tip too when screwing J hooks to blocks: instead of using rawl plugs, get some DeWalt Wall Dogs. All you need is a 4mm or 4.5mm pilot hole and you can screw straight into the block (or even concrete) without using any rawl plugs.
And they're strong.
Awesome! Love it. Thank you.
Thanks! It's been a help for our new hires :)
Love how y’all put this together. Something like this would’ve been nice starting out.
10-15 years of field experience put this together :) Thanks for the feedback! :)
Many useful tips, Thank you.
Thanks! Working on new videos soon!
Wow great videos and the tips along the way were fantastic.
Glad you could get something from it! Trying to spread the "nuggets" to the new techs :)
Great video after a year still amazing ...
Looking to aim more but most people been happy with this :)
Thank you for this free class
THANKS! Seems a real crowd pleaser....tons of feedback and even clients watch this video. 1st day of working with us.....one of the videos we use for training :)
Great video guys! Thank you very much
Hats off to you....thanks for the comment!
The absolute most important part of your job is labeling cables. At any experience level.
I'm not kidding. The entire project falls apart without following this rule. I'm not trying to sound like a know it all.
Finna write this down
Great intro to structured cabling! Some really great ideas and tips.
Look forward to more videos, ATB.
Labor of love. We review so much with our new hires it made sense to share with everyone.
Great video. Very informative.
Many Thanks!
Great work and video!
Thanks for watching and we hope to give value to the next generation coming in!
great video guys!
Many Thanks! We are trying!
I just started this kind of job and definitely sharing this with my training class for field prep, super helpful clear understanding and well done delivering information in an easy to understand way
Good starter video on new hires and what to expect. Years of working the walls will lead to senior techs. Nothing helps more then experience....so much to encounter.
So informative. Thank you gents.
Many Thanks for the comment! Aiming to teach others :)
Great video Thanks
Thank You! Great starter, if not more, for our new hires in the network cabling field. Of course not everything can not be explained...but we tried :)
Just started this trade about 3 months ago. I work with the coolest small company I’ve ever seen and everyone is great. We are super heavy on the cable management
It's a great trade to get into....pulling cable....like we said before....years down the road...it's a art :)
Listen I don't know if anyone else does this. But we make all our new techs. Use 100 of the old RJ45's. Before they can use pass-through Rj45 connectors lol.
Great job!!
Awwwww.....Thank you :) Trying to spread some tips around :)
I love this channel
Okay to say we LOVE you! :) Thanks for watching!
Excellent video and these guys are phenomenal.
Thanks alot of the for comment! Means alot to help the next generation :)
@@BridgeCable my pleasure
See you next video
As Someone whose currently a Project Technician of 4 years, I learned how to run cabling thanks to one of our guys who went to BICSI training, my company is giving us a hard time about BICSI training, so I'm prepping myself and always looking for more materials to refresh, and keep myself up-to-date and knowledgeable.
Thanks for the videos!
Love this! As a BICSI member we love the training and everything! We produced this video as like a "cheat sheet" or the basics of structured cabling. It's funny...we just spend time on pulling cable and even using tape. Sure....anyone can pull cable....but the right way....the best way? Takes a few years!
This was very helpful. I’m a new VDV technician and looking to learn as much as I can
Spreading the "know" to others in the field or new folks! Kudos.....happy pulling!
Great Video. I own a low voltage company and I stumbled across this video. I will share with any new techs I get. Thanks for making this and sharing it :)
Awesome idea....the baseline techs that start with us must have this knowledge at the very least. Work as a team.....patch panels and jacks are later! :)
Do you make good money as being the owner of low voltage company?
Hey any advice I’m start my first class this week kinda nervous but what do You look for in a tech as a company owner
Hi I m BICSI certified level 1 cable installation no experience can I get chance even part time in Philadelphia
New tech here. Thank you so much.
Thanks for viewing!
You like it? Good $&
The leader in structured cabling will teach other companies/businesses how it’s done! We found the leader. Great work guys!
Helping the next generation. As well it helps to have a standard with our teams. In this business there is 3 names for everything. Biggest time saver....standard on labels. Losing cables.....the worse.
@@BridgeCable any job be i will can i am cctv and access control system experience 5year gulf 4year experience sir
@@BridgeCable any job be i will can i am cctv and access control system experience 5year gulf 4year experience sir
@@Jaravind-dy3wt Thank You for your service! As of a job....we hire from time to time in the Philadelphia area. Just go to the site and look under jobs.
Making a good pathway really makes things look clean an neat.ive had some other just throw it up in the ceiling it does make it look like they don't know what they R doing.
Amen! As well with a nice clear/clean pathway adds/changes are a breeze! We had one "expert" tape off every 5-6 feet. YIKES!!
Good video Guys
Many Thanks Willie! We try to get our new hires on the same "page". :)
Awsome😊
Thank a lot , I’m ELV Engineer.
Many Thanks for watching!
I am looking for the part 2 of this video!
good job
Thanks for stopping by!
Use blue painters tape (the fine edge type) to secure string and cables together temporarily instead of electrical tape. It holds strong, removes clean quick and easy.
Labor Saving Devices makes different sized mesh socks that fit over the end of several cables to save a lot of tape, and holds strong while pulling.
Love that device but true and old school of the tape seems to be working for us. Larger work forces must have a standard way of pulling and it works out better.
@@BridgeCable We completely agree on the standardization point. Try it out sometime, as when we switched over we found it to be a huge time saver for rough-in, and techs keep their hands clean from tape residue. It's important to note that there is a massive difference between the fine edge tape and any other masking tape (regular masking tape is terrible).
Thanks for the great video for helping guys out with cabling training. Glad to see the video content!
2 tips #1 when youre taping the string to the stick - tape all the way onto the string. if you have to pull back on the string if wont split a grid wire or duct strap and cause you to have to go find it and release it it. Same for a fish tape. if you have to pull back it wont split a BX or strap in the wall. #2 when you take the 'head' 'nose' 'starting point' (whatever you wanna call it in your town) ...always tape that thing like its going in your a$$. you want something fat and bulky more power to ya! .....but smooth staggered and thin. Great tip about double lines on the backside of the numbers. 26 years, never seen that one.
Yes, don't do diagonal. Did work and got into ceilings that had diagonal webs upon webs. With cabling it's need structure so you can upgrade and bundle it. I like the J hooks. Depending on the facility and business you will see there is lots of things in the ceilings (HVACs electrical, plumbing, pneumatics air hoses, etc). Sometimes it's tight place to wire not a straight shot.
Great points and correct! Support the cabling and you will be ACES!
Re tossing the cable / elec tape - buy a 50LBS crossbow & attach the drawstring to that. Fire it off. A laser pointer attached to the crossbow helps with a location you want to hit. This covers 100ft per second or so.
Love the concept....unsure if OSHA approved. Heard of that....bought the bow that you attach the string to it......tried it in a warehouse...jammed up.....returned it with 2 missing darts the next day. Tape toss would be best :)
@@BridgeCable Prob with the tape toss is it only goes so far, usually due to the height restricting how far you can raise your arm. I've used a tennis ball at the end of some trimmer wire (wire used in some lawnmowers) and that works VERY well for distance etc, but sometimes you have to pull it back & throw again (I assume the same with the tape method?). The arrow method never has to be pulled back.
On the arrow tip, you can fit a squash ball over it to top it damaging anything.
Take up disc golf on the weekends. My coil tosses are on point at 30ft.
6:50 clumping the cable like that makes it harder to pull. Instead, staggering them will make for a smoother pull especially if you’re gonna be pulling through a hole or down a wall.
Depends on the ceiling....the example ceiling was wide open. Staggering is good....back and forth on that one :)
There's nothing wrong with using bridle clamps in a warehouse/factory setting. We use a smaller bridle that has a small round yellow plastic insert to provide better support.
Bridle WITH the plastic support is SOOOOOOO much better indeed. In time without the protected ring the weight of many cables might hurt the cabling over time. We have seen it happen in the field and tend to avoid them in our company. Thanks for the comments! Love it!
So far I’ve just had to do residential, and I haven’t ran much cable. I’m still in training. This would be a bit overwhelming. I could do it, but I guarantee I would be much slower than these guys. 😂
It's like memory, in time you get into a rhythm. You just take one section of the building and then move onward to the next :)
Great, thanks for not having abnoxious music, 👍👍👍
Hopefully in 10 years the music will stand up. Video styled after an awful training video we have the new hires sit thru....with awful guitar riffs :) Hair bands never stood up the test of time :)
@@BridgeCable You got to be talking about those videos from Concert Technologies, where they are pulling cable to some 80s hair band tunes.....I actually kind of liked that, at least the music, the video itself is pretty useless though.....lol.
@@BridgeCable I think that video was actually shot in the late 90s, thus the dated music. The course is extremely basic and of no use to an experienced tech but I guess has some value to someone who has never pulled cable in their life, as the techniques for cabling have really not changed much at all, since the early days of computers and networking. Technology has changed massively since then but the cabling process has not.
@@Eric-qx1kx Amen.....cable pulling really has not changed that much! Get a standard and start pulling :)
@@BridgeCable I really can't think of many things that have changed since I started in the early 90s, when twisted pair was just starting to replace, thicknet, thinnet and IBM Type 1 network cabling. Bridal rings were more prevalent early on, rather than j-hooks, velcro was not being used back then, only ty wraps, that's about all I can think of....lol...the other installation practices are pretty much the same.
Multiple ladders are a must. 2 ladders per 3-4 techs.
More ladders the better! Typical load out for techs is a 6ft/8ft and 12ft. Our standard techs carry a 6ft onboard. SRs carry 6ft and most a little giant version.....work vans carry the 12fts and extension ladders. Truthfully for speed we favor lifts over extension ladders....and recently had a $500 upgraded ladder stolen.....always guard em.....Philly is rough in sections :) If you see a 32FT with Bridge #16 on it....please return.
@@BridgeCable Thats a crap one! You could get your ladders wrapped/sprayed in a lumo colour or you could get a Bluetooth tracker & hold glue the hell out of it, so it stays under 1 of the steps of the ladder...
Reaching @11:08. Lets not ignore lighter class-two Louisville 7 footer's, where a 6ft falls short trying to reach above the grid and 8ft hit the grid. A little class-three 2 footers in the server room is a game changer. Every tech should bring their own ladder. If you ain't climbing, you ain't working.
@@looptechnologies6751 We have a few of those....the techs with trucks carry three ladders. Everyone loves a 3 footer....the owner not too fond of em :)
Hey guys just curious if you ever came out with a part 2?
Few versions but on the back burner.....issues with filming and UA-cam...been a battle. One day.
In the office with the swinging patch panel. I'm confused on why you didn't bring the cable down through the wall. And straight out to the patch panel. It would look better than exposed cabling coming down d rings. No one wants to see exposed cabling. Other than that. This is a excellent video. So great job guy's
Typically we do not like to put in the wall as down the road more might be added or for troubleshooting you need to re-run a damaged cable. Depends on the site, in NJ we did just run down the wall. Coming down the wall at the end location (MDF/Server) we tend to use a Conduit with bushings, Ladder Tray or D-Rings down the wall.
@BridgeCable We do the same. Was really just wandering. Because exposed cabling looks horrible lol. I'm by no means knocking your work. You guys went above and beyond with you tutorial video. I actually am going to share that with some of our Jr's. We do a lot of big warehouse projects. 200 plus drops Fiber uplinks. OTDR certifications Access Control, Digital Signage, We Know coming down an interior wall is easy as it gets though. Tell your team keep up the amazing work.
@@benfields7707 Thanks for watching and comments! Means the world to us! Keep Cabling!! Knock it out of the park!!
16:10 Be a friend, leave an end 😀
Always!! :)
Guys this is great information, but where is part 2? I cant find it anywhere
Part 2 got flagged too many times....we will figure it out down the road :(
Excellent Video! What software was this designed in? 1:39
Just Adobe :) Our Project Manager Victoria is amazing and fancy with the videos :)
@Bridgecable, where can I find that D-ring you show at 8:22?
Amazon you can overpay.....but most supply houses like ADI - www.adiglobaldistribution.us/Product/9N-D33
@1:04 Why tie wrap to the j-hook in mid path. Corners yes, but not mid-path. Good luck on demo-ing that out. Oh and is he tie wrapping the string in with the bunch? HAHA. That's great. The rest of the video is on point though.
A few weird spots....really depends on the job. Tie wraps with demo in mind....oy vey...that indeed would be tough :)
I can't find part 2. Part 1 was excellent though!
Working on that piece of "love" for the past 2 years. Editing and Copyrights have been a hassle :(
What can i do ?
I just want to learn this stuff . I am in British Columbia (Canada ) is there any type of course for this thing ??
Online training has opened the doors to everything. However uncertain of courses locally up there. Perhaps contact a company up there that does the installs.....they can point you to a shop/place that does training?
I got a job as a computer tech but I’m mostly doing this stuff .. question how much should a cable tech be getting paid ?
Tough one....I can only gauge this for the Philadelphia Area. Basic cable pullers are starting at roughly $15 per hour. Contract (hired guns) are around $25 per hour. Skilled Srs are $30-$45 per hour. Union is around $60 per hour, Prevailing Wage is $57 plus $23 for Fringe. If you can run a project and a team most senior techs should be making a comfortable middle class life if steady work. Proud to report our guys are the highest paid as we value and stand behind their work! :)
06:22 OVER / UNDER Method is better in my opinion.
Totally get that.....sometimes up....sometimes down....depends if the wall is capped. Thanks for the input!!
@@BridgeCable I'm not fortunate to get help when pulling cable, so I have to take care of all corners of pulls. I find that the over-under works well in most situations.
what tool did he used for the dry wall to make it level? thanks
A few companies make different versions...search Amazon or the web for items like this - LABOR SAVING DEVICES 53315 Level & Template
What’s the best wait to start if I want a job like this ?
Search your local network cabling companies and of course see if hiring. Ask local General Contractors as well.
Part 2
UA-cam is giving some issues - content they don't like.
I just heard about this for the first time is it with it? Good $? Demand ?
I would have to guess depends on the market. Construction overall there is a shortage they say......every 7 retired work there is 1 new hire for them. In any field....if you shine or have a true skilled....skies the limit. That is what happened with Paul the owner of BridgeCable.com - Learned the business and the rest is history! :)
I don't see a part 2. Was it removed or not uploaded?
Working with UA-cam for a bit.....got flagged for the music.....which we bought. Soon in time :)
I can't find any other parts to this series, did they get removed?
Never ending removal of Part 2....working on it again when time allows :(
Please everyone always label your cables!!!
Still needs to be a weekly reminder :)
What is that tracing tool
Typically cornering the market is Fluke with a toner/wand. Puts signal on the wire and helps make a noise to find the cable if lost in a bundle.
how to apply in your company i have experiece copper and fiber optic istallation thanks
If in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area submit your resume to use info@bridgecable.com or stop by here www.bridgecable.com/careers/
The second part is missing and i can't find it on the website :(
On the do to list....so many issues with it :)
I don't see the Part 2. Kindly help.
We just added a Playlist which we are using as Part 2 :) Look in the field above.
Pull the wire then tone!!!!
Toning out cables in the field typically in new construction only when the labels while pulling the cables got messed up. Toning out cabling on older sites when troubleshooting down/bad cabling.
Where is part 2
Online soon!
U don’t have pdf for this ?
Would be neat...but not at the moment!
Where is part 2?
We made a playlist on our channel which covers part 2 concepts.
i am a technician on the net
Well....get into those walls then! :)
hey were is part 2 ?
Online soon again....flagged for background music. Need to re-edit....lost some of the source videos :(
@@BridgeCable thank you
Cables are exposed?
At times? We will try to answer this....but typically in the ceiling exposed but supported 4-6FT so not much "sag" or stress on the cabling. Down to location, the cabling is protected by the wall or conduit, depends on the site :)
I like how she says butends
Our office admin is almost perfect :)
What happened to part two?
Labor of love...still working on it to date :)
@@BridgeCable 2 years later is asking...still?
@@KnottyKnights Part 2 is the playlist above!
No black tape on white cable. No tie wraps on cable ever. Other than that good video.
Any reason for no black tape on white wire or just your preference? Yes....no wire ties...anyone says it....just at times if you do not "crank em down" too tight...they are fine at times. I know alot of comments will fly on this one....let it begin :)
@@BridgeCable only because black tape adhesive gets on the jacket. especially on jobs with out the a/c turned on yet. tie wraps are fine....like you said, not too tight.
Who are these people? No black tape? So you're going to sit there and unwrap tape from cable? Just pull your shears and cut the head off.
steal toed boots while working with electricity idk bout that one
Low Voltage.....and OSHA :)
Wish I lived closer to you guys, this seems like an awesome Career, granted you would let a woman on the team ..lol
Man or woman.....anyone can join this field! It is true limited women in this field. Only know of one woman in the field personally and she is the top of her field. Travels for Apple store rollouts.
@@BridgeCable that's sounds great, can you recommend what type of certification or training one would need to land this type of career?
@@reesevelarde3706 www.bicsi.org/education-search?it=Pages&mpp=12&roles=Installer Is a great start!
@@BridgeCable Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to respond to me, I will give this course a try. Im looking forward to this new cabling adventure.
Black tape? Blasphemy! 😂
Even at times orange.....YIKES! :)
Who is still using zip ties????? Velcro is the way. Reusable, and you can't strap it down too tight on the cable.
Really depends on the job...cable tray 1000% Yes! The true "scary" thing is when rookies crank them to tight....snug fit okay....just too much pressure and you might pinch the wires.
In the server closet's, velcro all day, but out on the floor, tie wrap's. And who says "zip-ties"?
who wants to do that for a job have to have has mind examined low pay
Provided for my family and all my employees - It really depends if you are with a skilled team or just a "number" somewhere. Research salary expectations....confused on this comment.
7:10 he didnt even stagger the cables, big lump on the head prob got stuck on 10 things. pshhh lol. also, why are the electrians not installing pipes or vx's to the locations? everything you guys do over there is just free air in between the walls? i dont get it, that must be so annoying. lol
edit: oh i get it, you guys were at some tiny job site, im always in buildings and doing huge jobs for amazon or big companys. you guys prob get paid shit for those baby jobs.
LOL - Thanks for the love Harry! Relax.....have a moment my friend :) Videos can't do every site.....so what we hoped to show is just attached the string to the bundle and yes that place was a small office that we just used for video. Yes.....as well......we follow behind the ECs that drop conduit. My view, without starting a war on UA-cam, is anyone can drop in conduit. It's the skill of drywall installs we train for. Trust me.....look at cakewalks jobs we have done....major sites...Amazon (which are small), LIDL, Defenses Plants, MDUs....etc etc. Those jobs the guys love....since a "baby" can cable. Of course cable management is time consuming on 500+ cables. The baby jobs....that you mention or we train.....for me..(the owner, Paul) that is what we train my team for. Try passing a final inspection with the video's knowledge....not happening. So....I hear ya.....but we train all our guys for ALL environments. $$$ Comment. I pay my guys the highest rate, I'm a former tech....my company is like I would pull cable for. I've hired "pros"......they last for awhile.....but it's not conduit feed.....they don't last long. I'm providing exceptional jobs....at a fair price. Man...I ranted a bit eh? Much love....send me over your channel....would love to see your work and pro moves! :)
Please stop using zip ties. They are horrible for cable. Use Velcro instead, it doesn’t pinch the cable and it’s reusable.
We get it.....avoid the zip ties....but if using them......make em snug.....not a death grip on the cabling :)
Jfc, this shit gives me anxiety
Clearly sparkies
Nope....not ECs. Low Voltage.
No, no, no. Don't listen to half of this.
We beg to differ my friend. Can you produce a video explaining our "weak" points. Feedback across the nation has been positive. :)
@@BridgeCable zip ties, black e tape, using a knot on a fish stick (why?), vertical labeling...ugh..
That head at 7:15 ... wtf
@@betz999 Yes....people use zip ties....just don't crank em. Black tape....white....yellow...all kinds my friend. Knot on a stick....have to tie off my friend. So....overall each install will be different. The response of this video was been positive....mostly. Perhaps we can work on a video with you to define everything you find lacking? If your skill level is different....would love to see. Can you make it to Philadelphia....let's film! Hard to pack in everything in 20 minutes but again....awesome content on the video! :)
Its always interesting to me to see the way different companies and different techs do things. In cabling there is not always one right way to do something, often there are multiple ways to accomplish the same task, neither may necessarily be right or wrong, just different......but... you'll very often have techs/installers/ PMs etc who think their way is the ONLY way or the best way, because that's what they are use too. There are many people like this in the cabling industry, so they will always chime in with their 2 cents and say that the way your doing it is 'wrong' or could be better.
For example, to me writing on cables with a Sharpie, I've done, we have all done it, especially back in the 90s but now I print multiple labels, one to stick on the box for the pull, 2 for both ends of the cable during/after the pull and 2 more for final termination at the user end and patch panel( if the cables need to be shortened). Then you got someone like CableSupply.com that does not label their cables at all, they pull them with no labels, terminate them, then tone them all out at the end and then label......all work, none are right or wrong necessarily....just different.
BOOM Eric! Well said! Bravo! There is so many ways to run cabling and each tech will bring their own style or flair. Start with something....some guidance and then move onwards. Our new guys need some direction but a good problem solver, or cable tech, will understand the "basics" change from job to job. I LOVE this comment and wisdom. THANK YOU! Paul Wallace.
@@BridgeCable I can definitely appreciate a company that lets experienced techs do their job, without having to micro manage EVERYTHING, right down to the type of knots they tie in their pull strings....lol.
@@Eric-qx1kx We try to get a standard and then hand off to the leads. :) We TRY....micro management gets tough...in any business. Far from perfect :)
Where is part 2?
That work of love is again on the editing table. 2 Years in remakes....UA-cam copyright....back and forth. The 2nd part is really already online in bits and pieces in our regular channel.
Where is part 2
Flagged a few times by UA-cam so got shelved :(